Question

Chad's bedroom floor is 19 feet long and 19 feet wide. He has an area rug on his floor that is 5 feet long and 8 feet wide.

Which statement tells how to find the amount of the floor that is not covered by the rug? Select all that apply.

A Add 19 + 19 + 5 + 8.
B Subtract 40 from 19 × 19.
C Subtract 19 × 8 from 19 × 5.
D Add 19 × 19 and 5 × 8.
E Subtract 5 × 8 from 19 × 19.
F Subtract 19 × 19 from 5 × 8.

Answer 1

B and E

Explanation:

Subtract the area of the rug from the bedroom floor.

Answer 2

E

Explanation:

Area of the floor that is not covered = Area of floor - area of rug

= 19 *19 - 5*8

= 361 - 40

= 321 Sq.ft