Laura framed her rectangular garden with boards. She used 1 board on each side. The longer sides

were 7.5 feet long, and the shorter sides were 6.5 feet long. What is the area of her garden in square

feet?

A) 14

B) 28

C) 42.25

D) 48.75

D) 48.75

Step-by-step explanation:

Hi, to answer this question we have to apply the next formula:

Area of a rectangle: length x width

Replacing with the values given and solving for A (area)

A= 7.5 ft x 6.5 ft =48.75 ft2

The area of the garden in square feet is 48.75. (option D).

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