Question

Read the scenario, write an equation, and then use the solution to the equation to complete the problem You need to buy new tile for your kitchen. The kitchen measures 13.25 feet by 7.5 feet. What is the area of the kitchen? Area =___ ft^2 What is the most accurate area you can report to your hardware store in order to purchase enough tile? ___ft^2

Answer 1

A = 99.375 feet²

Explanation:

Given that,

The length of the kitchen is 13.25 feet

The breadth of the kitchen is 7.5 feet

We need to find the area of the kitchen. The kitchen in the shape of a rectangle.The area of a rectangular shaped object is given by :

`A=L* B\\\\A=13.25\ \text{feet}* 7.5\ \text{feet}\\\\A=99.375\ \text{feet}^2`

The area of the kitchen is 99.375 feet².

To purchase enough tile, 99.375 feet² of area can be reported to the hardware store.