Question

a rectangle is $\frac{5}{8}$ foot long and $\frac{3}{2}$ feet wide. what is the area of the rectangle? a. $\frac{15}{16}$ square foot b. $\frac{8}{16}$ square foot c. $\frac{15}{10}$ square feet d. $\frac{8}{10}$ square foot

Explanation:

Step1: Recall area formula

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

Step2: Substitute values

Given $l=\frac{5}{8}$ foot and $w = \frac{3}{2}$ foot. So $A=\frac{5}{8}\times\frac{3}{2}$.

Step3: Multiply fractions

When multiplying fractions, we multiply the numerators together and the denominators together. So $A=\frac{5\times3}{8\times2}=\frac{15}{16}$ square - foot.

Answer:

A. $\frac{15}{16}$ square foot