Question

A science fair poster is a rectangle 48 inches long and 36 inches wide. What is the area of the poster in square feet?

Be sure to include the correct unit in your answer.

Answer 1

Whats the formula for the area of a rectangle?

L x W. 48 x 36 = 1728 sq inches.

Then divide by (12 x12 ) = 144 to find square feet

Explanation: