Question

find the area of the rectangle shown
8\frac{3}{4} ft
5\frac{1}{2} ft
square feet
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Explanation:

Step1: Convert length to improper fraction

\(8\frac{3}{4} = \frac{35}{4}\) ft

Step2: Convert width to improper fraction

\(5\frac{1}{2} = \frac{11}{2}\) ft

Step3: Calculate area (length×width)

\(A = \frac{35}{4} \times \frac{11}{2} = \frac{385}{8}\)

Step4: Convert to mixed number

\(\frac{385}{8} = 48\frac{1}{8}\)

Answer:

\(48\frac{1}{8}\) square feet