Question

A rectangular painting measures 1/2 yards wide and 5/4 yards long find the area of the painting in square yards.

Answer 1

Answer: 5/8 yards²

Step-by-step explanation:

The painting is in the shape of a rectangle as stated and the formula for finding the are of a rectangle is:

= Length * Width

The are of the rectangular painting is:

= 5/4 * 1/2

= 5/8 yards²

Witten in decimal form:

= 0.625 yards²