Question

The dimensions of a rectangle are 3 1/5cm by 5 5/6cm. What is the area of the rectangle?

A) 9 1/30 cm

B) 12 3/8 cm

C) 18 2/3 cm

D) 21 3/4 cm

Answer 1

Answer: C. 18 2/3cm

Explanation:

Area of rectangle = length x width

After you set up the fractions:

96/30 x 175/30
= 16800/900
= 18.666e
= 18 2/3