SOLUTION: A rectangle is 3 ft long and 24 in. wide. What is its area in square feet? 3 ft = 36 inches

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Question 664122: A rectangle is 3 ft long and 24 in. wide. What is its area in square feet?
3 ft = 36 inches

Answer by ReadingBoosters(3246) About Me  (Show Source):
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Convert the 24 inches into ft.
3ft / 36 inch * 24 inches = units in ft
1/12(24) = 2 ft
area is length*width or lw
3ft*2ft=6ft^2
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