Mike's room is 12 feet by 16 feet. He has a 10-foot by 12-foot rug on the floor.

How much of the flooring is not covered by the rug?

A.

72 ft2

B.

44 ft2

C.

24 ft2

D.

12 ft2

1st:

You would multiply 12 x 16 because that's the total area.

2nd:

Then you would multiply 10 x 12 because that's the amount you're subtracting from the total area.

3rd:

(12 x 16) - (10 x 12) =

192 - 120 =

A. 72 ft2

A Because Of How Long The Room Is