A fraction is a way to describe a part of a whole. The correct option is D. 2(1/2) feets and 4(1/2) feets.
What is a Fraction?
A fraction is a way to describe a part of a whole. such as the fraction ¼ can be described as 0.25.
What is Mixed Fractions?
A mixed fraction is a fraction that contains a whole number and a fraction whose denominator is greater than the numerator.
Given that 0.5 inches are equal to 1 foot, therefore, we can write,
0.5 inches = 1 foot
1 inches = 1/0.5 feet = 2 feet
Now, The actual size of the desk will be,
Length = 2 1/4 inches = 9/4 inches = 9/4 × 2 feet = 4.5 feets = 4 1/2 feets
Width = 1 1/4 inches = 5/4 inches = 5/4 × 2 feet = 2.5 feet = 2 1/2 feet
Hence, the correct option is D. 2(1/2) feets and 4(1/2) feets.
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