What is the weight (in ounces) of a 4 1/2 inch by 7 3/4 inch rectangle of sheet metal if one square inch weighs 1/8 ounce?

Answer 1

THe area is 4 1/2 * 7 3/4 =

9/2 * 31/4 =

279/8 =

34 and 7/8

square inches

279/8 square inches * 1/8 ounce per square inch = 279/64 ounces= 4 and 23/64 ounces