SOLUTION: A backyard has dimensions 3 4/5 yards by 1 1/2 yards. What is the area of the back yard in square yards (yd2)?

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Question 125050: A backyard has dimensions 3 4/5 yards by 1 1/2 yards.
What is the area of the back yard in square yards (yd2)?
Answer by edjones(8007) About Me  (Show Source):
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L*W=A
3 4/5=19/5
1 1/2=3/2
19/5* 3/2
=57/10
=5.7 yds^2
Ed