SOLUTION: Determine the area of a 6-inch � 10-inch rectangle by using the following units of area: (i) A 1-inch � 1-inch square square; (ii) A 1-inch � 2-inch square square; and (iii) A rig

Question 233450: Determine the area of a 6-inch � 10-inch rectangle by using the following units of area:
(i) A 1-inch � 1-inch square square; (ii) A 1-inch � 2-inch square square; and (iii) A right triangle
with legs 1-inch � 1-inch.
Answer by checkley77(12844) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
6*10=60 in^2 is the total area.
A 1X1 square=1 in^1 so 60/1=60 squares are needed.
A 1X2= 2 in^2so 60/2=30 pieces are needed
A triangle with 1 in legs=1/2 in^2 so 60/(1/2)=60*2=120 pieces are needed.
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