Question
A typist uses lengthwise a sheet of paper 9 inches by 12 inches. She leaves a 1 inch margin on each side and a 1 1/2 inch margin on top and bottom. What fractional part of the page is used for typing?
Answers
Reiny
Assuming you want the fractional part of the area, ....
area of whole paper = 9*12 inches^2 = 108 inches^2
area of typed section = 7*9 = 63 inches^2
typed section / whole sheet = 63/108 = 7/12
area of whole paper = 9*12 inches^2 = 108 inches^2
area of typed section = 7*9 = 63 inches^2
typed section / whole sheet = 63/108 = 7/12