Question

Find the base area of a cardboard box with length $9\frac{1}{5}$ ft and width $4\frac{2}{3}$ft.

• A. $\frac{184}{5}$ sq ft
• B. $\frac{644}{15}$ sq ft
• C. $\frac{552}{15}$ sq ft
• D. $\frac{110}{3}$ sq ft

Answer 1

The correct option is B $\frac{644}{15}$ sq ft

Given:
Length = $9\frac{1}{5}$ ft
Width = $4\frac{2}{3}$ ft

We know,
Base Area
= Length × Width
= $9\frac{1}{5}\times 4\frac{2}{3}$
= $\frac{14}{3}\times \frac{46}{5}$
= $\frac{644}{15}$ sq ft

Therefore, the base area of the rectangle is $\frac{644}{15}$ sq ft.

Hence, option (b) is the correct option.