Question

Tara and Jody’s bedrooms are shape like rectangles. Tara bedroom is 9 feet long and 8 feet wide. Jody’s bedroom is 7 feet long and 10 feet wide. Whose bedroom has a greater area?

Answer 1

Tara’s bedroom is larger with an area of 72 square feet as opposed to Jody’s with an area of 70 feet.

Explanation:

9*8 = 72

7*10 = 70

Area is base times height for rectangles.

Answer 2

Answer: Tara's bedroom has a greater area.

Explanation:

Area of a rectangle = width * length

Taras bedroom = 9 * 8 = 72

Jodys bedroom = 7 * 10 = 70