Question

Ms. john has a post-it note that is 3 inches by 2 inches in dimensions. her bulletin board measures 36 inch by 72 inches. find the area for both the post-it note and the bulletin board and determine how many post-it notes can fit onto the bulletin board?

Answer 1

• 6 in²
• 2592 in²
• 432 post-it notes

Explanation:

Post-it note

• Dimensions: 3 in x 2 in
• Area = 3*2 = 6 in²

Bulletin board

• Dimensions: 36 in x 72 in
• Area = 36*72 = 2592 in²

Number of post-it notes can fit on the board:

• 2592/6 = 432