To find the smallest possible area of the field, we will calculate the area using the smallest possible values for the length and width.
Since the measurements are correct to the nearest metre, the actual length could be anywhere from 17.5m to 18.5m, and the actual width could be anywhere from 11.5m to 12.5m.
Taking the smallest possible values for the length and width:
Length = 17.5m
Width = 11.5m
The area of the field is:
Area = Length x Width
Area = 17.5m x 11.5m
Area = 201.25 square meters
Therefore, the smallest possible area of the field is 201.25 square meters.
A rectangular field is 18 meters long and 12 meters wide.
Both measurements are correct to the nearest metre.
Work out exactly the smallest possible area of the field.
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