An LCD panel is used for a computer monitor. When rounded to the nearest inch, the length of the monitor is16 inches and the width is 12 inches. Which of these cannot be the area of the monitor?

[1] 174 sq. in [3] 192 sq. in.
[2] 186 sq. in. [4] 204 sq. in.

Question

An LCD panel is used for a computer monitor. When rounded to the nearest inch, the length of the monitor is16 inches and the width is 12 inches. Which of these cannot be the area of the monitor?

[1] 174 sq. in               [3] 192 sq. in.
[2] 186 sq. in.              [4] 204 sq. in.

anonymous · Answer

simple-find the area then cancel the other ones
area=16*12
     =192

anonymous · Answer

How do I cancel the other ones?

anonymous · Answer

as you know area will be 192,then you know which of these will not be the area!!!!

anonymous · Answer

All of them will not be the area except 192.

anonymous · Answer

192 is the correct answer

apoorvk · Answer

area of a rectangle (the shape of the monitor) = length x breadth
=12 x 16
= ?? what do you think?? :)

anonymous · Answer

The area is 192, but how do I know that 174 is not the answer?

apoorvk · Answer

Be cause 12 times 16 is NOT 174!!

anonymous · Answer

186 and 204 are also not 192.