Question

@jim_thompson5910
I got 1575 for the area of the rectangle, but then I'm stuck .

Answer 1

which rectangle? the bigger one? or the smaller one?

Answer 2

The bigger one, I did
L = 35
W= 45

Answer 3

what is the area of the smaller one

Answer 4

That's what I'm trying to figure out

Answer 5

it's 35 ft by 25 ft

Answer 6

I was just about to ask that! :D

Answer 7

notice how the markings don't go all the way across the larger rectangle

Answer 8

Yes

Answer 9

1575-875 = __ ?

Answer 10

you should have 45*55 = 2,475 for the larger rectangle

sorry I just noticed that error

Answer 11

so it's 2,475 - 875 = ??

Answer 12

Oh I see!
1600

Answer 13

correct