Fraction word problems
Episode 8 of 8
A plot of land
The question
A rectangular plot of land measures 8 1/2 m by 6 3/5 m. (a) Find the perimeter of the plot of land. (b) Find the area of the plot of land.
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Answer
(a) 30 1/5 m (b) 56 1/10 m²
The big idea
Perimeter: walk around the outside and add the 4 sides. Area: length × width.
