Question

A rectangle has a width that measures 11 in. and a length that measures 5.5 in.

Determine the area of the rectangle.

Answer 1

Answer: 60.5 in

Explanation:

Area of rectangle = length times width

Length = 5.5 in

Width = 11 in

11 x 5.5 = 60.5

The area of the rectangle is 60.5 in

Answer 2

The formula to find the area of a rectangle is A = wl.

A = (11)(5.5)
A = 60.5

The area of the rectangle is 60.5 inches squared.