If a rectangle is 22 feet long and 15 feet 6 inches high, its area is approximately which of the following?

If a rectangle is 22 feet long and 15 feet 6 inches high, its area is approximately which of the following?

• A. 331 sq ft
• B. 341 sq ft
• C. 351 sq ft
• D. 361 sq ft

Answer: (B)

The area of a rectangle is found by multiplying its length by its width. Convert the height to feet: 15 feet 6 inches is 15.5 feet. Multiply 22 by 15.5: 22 × 15.5 = 330 + 11 = 341 square feet. So the area is about 341 sq ft, which matches the correct option.

The area of a rectangle is found by multiplying its length by its width. Convert the height to feet: 15 feet 6 inches is 15.5 feet. Multiply 22 by 15.5: 22 × 15.5 = 330 + 11 = 341 square feet. So the area is about 341 sq ft, which matches the correct option.