A table has a length of 4 1/2 feet and width of 2 1/4 feet. Find the area of the table in square feet.

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Answer 1

To find the area of the table, you multiply the length by the width.

Length = 4 1/2 feet = 4 + 1/2 = 9/2 feet
Width = 2 1/4 feet = 2 + 1/4 = 9/4 feet

Area = Length x Width
Area = (9/2) x (9/4)
Area = 81/8
Area = 10 1/8 square feet

So, the area of the table is 10 1/8 square feet.