Question

Theresa wants new carpeting for her family room. Her family room is a 12 ft by 21 ft rectangle. How much carpeting does she need to buy to cover her entire family room?

Answer 1

Answer:

252 square ft.

When we do 12*21 we get 252 square ft. Therefore, Theresa needs 252 square ft. of carpeting to cover her entire family room.

Answer 2

Answer:

area of rectangle carpeting = length × breadth = 12 × 21 = 252 ft