Answer:
Area of rectangle = 65/8 yd²
Explanation:
The area of the rectangle is the length multiplied by the width. In this case, we are given the length 3 1/4 yd and the width 2 1/2 yd wide. Therefore,
⇒ Area of rectangle = (L × B) = (3 1/4 × 2 1/2) yd²
It is suggested to convert the terms in the expression (3 1/4 × 2 1/2) to improper fraction. Therefore,
⇒ Area of rectangle = [(3 × 4) + 1]/4 × [(2 × 2) + 1]/2 yd²
⇒ Area of rectangle = [(12) + 1]/4 × [(4) + 1]/2 yd²
⇒ Area of rectangle = [13]/4 × [5]/2 yd²
⇒ Area of rectangle = 13/4 × 5/2 yd²
Simplify the expression on the right hand side to determine the area.
⇒ Area of rectangle = 65/8 yd²
Thus, the area of the rectangle is 65/8 yd².