Question

A rectangular room measures 14 feet by 144 inches. Edgar said the area of the room is 2,016 square feet. Explain his mistake, then find the area in square feet.

Answer 1

Change the inches into feet. There are 12 inches in a foot so divide 144 by 12. That gives you 12, so then multiply 12 by 14. You are left with 168 feet.

Answer 2

Change the inches into feet. There are 12 inches in a foot so divide 144 by 12. That gives you 12, so then multiply 12 by 14. You are left with 168 feet.