Question

The picture shows the top view of a piece of glass.

A rectangular piece of glass is shown. The length is measured as 4 feet. The width is measured as 2 and one-half feet.

Which equations can be used to find the area, in square feet, of the piece of glass? Select all that apply.

A.
A

=

2
1
2

×

4
B.
A

=

5
2

+

4
C.
A

=

(
2
1
2

+

2
1
2
)

+

(
4

+

4
)
D.
A

=

5
2

×

4
E.
A

=

(
2

×

2
1
2
)

+

(
2

×

4
)
F.
A

=

2
1
2

+

4

Answer 1

The correct equations to find the area of the piece of glass are:

A. A = 2 1/2 x 4
D. A = 5/2 x 4
E. A = (2 x 2 1/2) + (2 x 4)

So options A, D, and E are correct.