Question

A rectangular window is 36 inces and 24 wide. Martina would like to buy a screen for the window. The cost of the screen is based on the number of square feet the screen is. Use the facts to find the area of the window in square feet.

Answer 1

Explanation:

1 ft = 12 in

so,

36 in = 36/12 = 3 ft

24 in = 24/12 = 2 ft

therefore, the area of the rectangle is

3×2 = 6 ft²