Questions: 20. What information from the scenario and image(s) above will you use to solve the word problem? 21. Based on the measurements provided in the image above, which room would best fit the filing cabinets? Use the formula from your textbook to determine Area. Be sure to show the calculation(s) to support your room choice.

Solution Steps

The problem requires the dimensions of the three rooms (A, B, and C) provided in the image, and the total area required for the filing cabinets (55 square feet). We'll use the area formula: Area = Length * Width.

• Room A: 8 ft * 5 ft = 40 sq ft
• Room B: 9 ft * 7.5 ft = 67.5 sq ft
• Room C: 5 ft * 10 ft = 50 sq ft

Room B (67.5 sq ft) and Room C (50 sq ft) are both large enough to hold the filing cabinets, which require 55 sq ft. Room A is too small. Since the prompt asks for the _best_ fit, Room C is the most appropriate choice as it is large enough without significantly more space than required.

Final Answer