A rectangular window is 3 ft long and 2 ft wide. Karen would like to buy a screen for the window. The cost of the screen is based on the number of square inches th screen is. Use the facts to find the area of the window square inches.

To determine the area of Karen's rectangular window in square inches, follow these steps: ### 1. Convert Measurements from Feet to Inches Since the window dimensions are given in feet, and the final area needs to be in square inches, we first convert each measurement from feet to inches. - **Length conversion:** \[ 3 \text{ feet} \times 12 \frac{\text{inches}}{\text{foot}} = 36 \text{ inches} \] - **Width conversion:** \[ 2 \text{ feet} \times 12 \frac{\text{inches}}{\text{foot}} = 24 \text{ inches} \] ### 2. Calculate the Area in Square Inches Now, use the converted measurements to find the area of the rectangle. \[ \text{Area} = \text{Length} \times \text{Width} = 36 \text{ inches} \times 24 \text{ inches} = 864 \text{ square inches} \] ### **Conclusion** The area of Karen's window is **864 square inches**. This means the cost of the screen will be based on this area measurement.