Question

Chad's bedroom floor is 18 feet long and 13 feet wide. He has an area rug on his floor that is 2 feet long and 8 feet wide.

Which statement tells how to find the amount of the floor that is not covered by the rug? Select all that apply.

A Add 18 × 13 and 2 × 8.
B Add 18 + 13 + 2 + 8.
C Subtract 18 × 13 from 2 × 8.
D Subtract 2 × 8 from 18 × 13.
E Subtract 16 from 18 × 13.
F Subtract 13 × 8 from 18 × 2.

Answer 1

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Answer:

• D Subtract 2 × 8 from 18 × 13.
• E Subtract 16 from 18 × 13.

Explanation:

To find the area not covered, the rug area must be subtracted from the floor area. Each of those areas is the product of their respective dimensions. The statements describing that subtraction are ...

D Subtract 2 × 8 from 18 × 13.

E Subtract 16 from 18 × 13.