Question

Ramona is installing a kitchen counter that is 9 feet by 3 feet.

The counter has a hole in it for a sink that is 2 feet by 3 feet.
What is the area of the kitchen counter?

Answer 1

The area of the kitchen counter is 21 square ft.

Explanation:

Area of the sink = 2 x 3

= 6 square ft.

Area of the kitchen counter = 9 x 3 -(6)

=27 - 6

= 21 square ft.

The area of the kitchen counter is 21 square ft.