Question

Mindy wants to cover a rectangular section of her backyard with gravel. The length of the section is 7 1/2 meters and the width of the section is 6. 5 meters. A garden in the rectangular section of her backyard with an area of 25 4/5 square meters will not be covered with gravel. How much area will Mindy need to consider when purchasing the gravel?

Answer 1

Answer:

20.5 m^2

Explanation:

Entire back yard area

7 x 6.5

= 45.5 m^2

Subtract the two

45.5 - 25

= 20.5 m^2

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