3. The town of Oak Manor measures 3.8 miles by 4.2 miles. Solve for the total area.

Hint: Use the formula for the area of a rectangle = length x width.

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Responses

16 mi2
16 mi2

15.96 mi2
15.96 mi2

8 mi2
8 mi2

14.96 mi2

1 answer

To find the total area of Oak Manor, which is rectangular in shape, you can use the formula for the area of a rectangle:

\[ \text{Area} = \text{length} \times \text{width} \]

Given:

  • Length = 4.2 miles
  • Width = 3.8 miles

Now, calculate the area:

\[ \text{Area} = 4.2 , \text{miles} \times 3.8 , \text{miles} \]

\[ \text{Area} = 15.96 , \text{mi}^2 \]

Therefore, the total area of Oak Manor is 15.96 mi².