Question

A rectangle measures 2 1/2 inches by 1 5/16 inches what is its area?

Answer 1

$\frac{105}{32}$

or 3.28125

Answer 2

Answer:

105/32 in²

Step-by-step explanation:

convert for simplicity: 2 1/2 = 5/2, 1 5/16 = 21/16

multiply because equation of rectangle is l*w: 5/2 * 21/16

105/32 in^2