Question

Noelle is making a rectangular place mat that is 15 inches wide and 18 inches long. What is the least amount of fabric that she will need to make the place mat?

Answer 1

270 in

Explanation:

the least amount of fabric she would need is equal to the area of the mat

the mat is in the shape of a rectangle

Area of a rectangle = length x width

15 x 18 = 270 in²