Part A:
Choose: 144 (the number of inches)
To convert to feet: divide by 12
Choose: 108 (the number of inches)
To convert to feet: divide by 12
Therefore, the dimensions of the area rug in feet are 12 feet by 9 feet.
Part B:
To find the perimeter of the area rug in feet, we need to add up all the sides of the rectangle.
Perimeter = 2(12) + 2(9)
Perimeter = 24 + 18
Perimeter = 42 feet
An area rug in Rachel's room is shown below.
A rectangle that is one hundred forty-four inches long and one hundred eight inches wide
Part A
How can you convert the dimensions of the area rug from inches to feet? Use the drop-down menus to explain.
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the number of inches by
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to convert to feet.
Part B
What is the perimeter of the area rug in feet? Enter your answer in the box.
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