Room dimensions: 3 by 6 = 18 sq. feet
New rug: 6 by 12
What is its area?
Alan's room has an area of 18 square feet. He is planning to buy another rug twice as long and twice as wide.What is the area of the new rug?
8 answers
72
6 divided by 12
I thought the answer was 1,296 by multiplying 36 by 36!
6x12=the area
it is 72
72
Yes, that's correct! The area of the new rug would be 72 square feet.