Question

A rectangular window is 48 in long and 24 in wide. Amywould like to buy a screen for the window. The cost ofthe screen is based on the number of square feet thescreen is. Use the facts to find the area of the window in square feet.

Answer 1

Since it is a rectangular window, we can find its area using the following formula:

Let's make a conversion first:

48in = 4ft

24in = 2ft

$\begin{gathered} A=w\cdot l \\ \text{Where:} \\ w=\text{width}=4ft \\ l=\text{long}=2ft \\ A=4\cdot2=8ft^2 \end{gathered}$