Question

barbara has the option of using three types of tables in her ice cream shop:

• square tables with a side length of 44 inches
• rectangular tables 26 inches wide and 73 inches long
• round (circular) tables with a diameter of 36 inches.

which type of table has the largest area?

a.) square tables
b.) rectangular tables
c.) round tables
d.) the tables all have the same area.

Explanation:

Calculate the area of the square tables

$$ A_{\text{square}} = s^2 = 44^2 = 1936\text{ in}^2 $$

Calculate the area of the rectangular tables

$$ A_{\text{rectangle}} = w \times l = 26 \times 73 = 1898\text{ in}^2 $$

Calculate the area of the round tables

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Answer:

• a.) Square tables (Correct answer)
• b.) Rectangular tables
• c.) Round tables
• d.) The tables all have the same area.