Asked by Makayla

Which of the following statements explains how to solve for l using the formula A = lw, when A = 28 1/4 and w = 2 1/2?

Multiply 28 1/4 by 2 1/2.
Divide 2 1/2 by 28 1/4.
Subtract 2 1/2 from 28 1/4.
Divide 28 1/4 by 2 1/4.

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
Use l = A/w, so divide 28 1/4 by 2 1/2.

Compute: 28 1/4 = 113/4, 2 1/2 = 5/2, so l = (113/4)/(5/2) = (113/4)*(2/5) = 113/10 = 11 3/10.

(If choosing from the given choices, the correct operation is "divide 28 1/4 by 2 1/2" — none of the listed options exactly match.)