Question

Ellie and Heather drew floor models of their living rooms. Ellie's model represented 20 feet by 15 feet. Heathers model represented 18 feet by 18 feet. Whose floor model represented the greater area? How much greater?

Answer 1

Area= width*length
Ellie's Floor Model 20*15=300 sq. ft.
Heather's Floor model 18*18= 324 sq. ft.
Heather's is greater by 24 sq. ft.