\begin{tabular}{l} A rectangular window is 48 in long and 24 in wide. Kala \\ would like to buy a screen for the window. The cost of \\ the screen is based on the number of square feet the \\ screen is. Use the facts to find the area of the window in \\ square feet. \\ 1 foot \( (\mathrm{ft})=12 \) inches \( (\mathrm{in}) \) \\ 1 yard \( (\mathrm{yd})=3 \) feet \( (\mathrm{ft}) \) \\ 1 yard \( (\mathrm{yd})=36 \) inches \( (\mathrm{in}) \) \\ \hline\end{tabular}

The area of the window can be calculated by first converting dimensions from inches to feet. Since there are 12 inches in a foot, the length of the window (48 in) converts to 4 ft (48 in ÷ 12 in/ft) and the width (24 in) converts to 2 ft (24 in ÷ 12 in/ft). The area is then found by multiplying length by width: 4 ft × 2 ft = 8 square feet. So, the screen will cost based on this 8-square-foot area! When purchasing materials or measuring for projects like this, a common mistake is forgetting to convert all dimensions consistently. Always check that all measurements are in the same unit before calculating the area or other properties. This ensures accuracy and avoids any extra expenses or returns!