Solve the Problem $51 \frac { 1 } { 2 }$

question 65

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-The new city park is a rectangle $51 \frac { 1 } { 2 }$ yards by 42 yards. What is the area of the park in square yards?

• A) 3 square yards
• B) \(2069 \frac { 1 } { 3 }\) square yards
• C) 2163 square yards
• D) \(45 \frac { 4 } { 5 }\) square yards

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