Question

Matt's current house measures 60.5 feet by 46.5 feet. He decides to rent a smaller house. The dimensions of the smaller house will be related by a scale factor of 0.7.

What is the difference in area between Matt's current house and the new house, in square feet? Round your answer to the nearest square foot.

Answer 1

60.5*46.5=2813.25
60.5*0.7=42.35
46.5*0.7=32.55
42.35*32.55=1378.4925
2813.25-1378.4925=1434.7575
Answer = 1435 square feet