Question

Karl and his dad are building a playhouse for karl's younger sister. the floor of the playhouse will be a rectangle that is 6 by 8 1/2 feet. how much carpeting do karl and his dad need to cover the floor.

Answer 1

Area of a rectangle:
$l \times w$
Area of playhouse"
$6 \times 8 \frac{1}{2} \\ = 51 {ft}^{2}$