A rectangle measures 5 inches by 8 
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  inches. What is its area? ​
Solve on paper. Then check your work on Zearn.
Area = 
 
 in2

To find the area of a rectangle, use the formula:

\[
\text{Area} = \text{length} \times \text{width}
\]

Given dimensions:
- Width = 5 inches
- Length = \(8 \frac{4}{3}\) inches

First, convert \(8 \frac{4}{3}\) to an improper fraction:

\[
8 \frac{4}{3} = \frac{24 + 4}{3} = \frac{28}{3}
\]

Now, calculate the area:

\[
\text{Area} = 5 \times \frac{28}{3} = \frac{140}{3} \text{ square inches}
\]

If you want a decimal answer, divide 140 by 3:

\[
\text{Area} \approx 46.67 \text{ square inches}
\]

So, the area is approximately \(46.67 \, \text{in}^2\).

Would you like a detailed breakdown, or do you have any questions?

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1. How do you convert mixed numbers to improper fractions?
2. Why is area calculated by multiplying length and width?
3. How can improper fractions be simplified?
4. How do you check answers on Zearn?
5. What is the relationship between fractions and decimals?

**Tip:** Double-check your mixed number conversions; they’re easy to miscalculate!

A rectangle measures 5 inches by 8 4/3 inches. What is its area?

Learn how to calculate the area of a rectangle with dimensions 5 inches by 8 4/3 inches. This problem includes converting mixed numbers to improper fractions and applying the area formula, suitable for Grades 5-6 students.

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