Question

find the area of the shaded rectangle. 3 ft 2\frac{2}{3} ft \frac{8}{9} ft² 6\frac{2}{3} ft² 11\frac{1}{3} ft² 8 ft²

Explanation:

Step1: Convert the mixed - number to an improper fraction

$2\frac{2}{3}=\frac{2\times3 + 2}{3}=\frac{8}{3}$

Step2: Use the area formula for a rectangle

The area formula of a rectangle is $A = l\times w$, where $l$ is the length and $w$ is the width. Here, $l = 3$ and $w=\frac{8}{3}$. So $A=3\times\frac{8}{3}$

Step3: Calculate the area

$3\times\frac{8}{3}=8$

Answer:

$8\ ft^{2}$