SOLUTION: If a rectangle measures 4.00 inches by 5/6 inch, what is its area in square centimeters?

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Question 361041: If a rectangle measures 4.00 inches by 5/6 inch, what is its area in square centimeters?
Answer by robertb(5830) About Me  (Show Source):
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1 inch = 2.54 cm.
Then 4 inches = 10.16 cm, and 5/6 inch = 2.117 cm .
The area of the rectangle is then (10.16cm)*(2.117cm) = 21.51 sq.cm.