Question

latasha wants her vegetable garden to have an area of 48 square feet. she wants the side lengths to be whole numbers. latasha determined she can have a garden that is 6 feet by 8 feet because 6×8 = 48. what is another garden latasha can have?
a) 3 feet by 26 feet
b) 5 feet by 12 feet
c) 4 feet by 18 feet
d) 2 feet by 24 feet

Explanation:

Step1: Recall area formula

The area of a rectangle is $A = l\times w$, where $l$ is the length and $w$ is the width.

Step2: Calculate areas of each option

• Option A: $3\times26=78$ square - feet.
• Option B: $5\times12 = 60$ square - feet.
• Option C: $4\times18=72$ square - feet.
• Option D: $2\times24 = 48$ square - feet.

Answer:

D. 2 feet by 24 feet