Question

If $\sqrt{0.5}$ and $\sqrt{8}$ are the length and width of a rectangle, then find the area of the rectangle.

• A. 2.8 square units
• B. 2 square units
• C. 1.8 square units
• D. 3 square units

Answer 1

The correct option is B

2 square units

Area of rectangle = Product of length and width

Product of $\sqrt{0.5}$ and $\sqrt{8}$

= $\sqrt{0.5\times 8}$

= $\sqrt{4}$

= 2 square units