To find the area of a rectangular garden, we use the formula:

$\text{Area} = \text{Length} \times \text{Width}$

Given:

• Length = 24 feet
• Width = 18 feet

Substituting these values into the formula:

$\text{Area} = 24 \times 18 = 432 \, \text{square feet}$

Thus, the correct answer is 432 square feet.

Would you like more details or have any questions? Here are a few related questions to explore:

1. How do you calculate the perimeter of the garden?
2. How can we convert the area from square feet to square meters?
3. What is the difference between area and perimeter?
4. If we want to double the area of the garden, what would the new dimensions be?
5. How do you calculate the area of a circle with the same perimeter as this garden?

Tip: Always double-check the units when calculating area or perimeter to ensure consistency.