What is the approximate area of a lite of glass measuring 42" x 62"?

To determine the area of a lite of glass that measures 42 inches by 62 inches, you can use the formula for the area of a rectangle, which is length multiplied by width.

First, convert the measurements from inches to feet, since the answer options are in square feet. There are 12 inches in a foot, so:

• 42 inches is equal to 42 ÷ 12 = 3.5 feet.

• 62 inches is equal to 62 ÷ 12 = 5.1667 feet (approximately).

Now multiply these two dimensions to find the area in square feet:

Area = Length x Width

Area = 3.5 feet x 5.1667 feet ≈ 18.06 square feet.

When rounded to the nearest whole number, this result indicates that the area is approximately 18 square feet. This is why the correct answer is the one that corresponds to 18 square feet.