Question

Find the area of the rectangle with measurements shown; reduce to lowest terms: Length: 1 1/6 feet; Width: 5 1/2 feet

Answer 1

Answer:

$6 \frac{5}{12} \: {ft}^{2}$

Step-by-step explanation:

$area \: of \: rectangle = length \times width \\ \\ = 1 \frac{1}{6} \times 5 \frac{1}{2} \\ \\ = \frac{7}{6} \times \frac{11}{2} \\ \\ = \frac{77}{12} \\ \\ = 6 \frac{5}{12} \: {ft}^{2}$