Question

Find the area of a rectangle with a length of 2 7/8

inches and a width of 1/2

inch.

Answer 1

Answer: 1 7/16

Explanation:

To find the area of a rectangle you multiply the width by the height, or 2 7/8 by 1/2.

Answer 2

1.4375 inches

Explanation:

Using the area formula, multiply 2 7/8 by 1/2 to get 1.4375