When may it bee a good idea to use scientific notation or si prefixes

Acircular hot tub located near the middle of a rectangular patio has a diameter of 48 inches. the patio measures 11 feet by 6 feet. what is the area of the patio that is not covered by the hot tub?

Anyone know? will mark brainliest if correct!

Liz is shipping a package to her friend.the maximum weight of a medium flat-rate box is 20 pounds,including the box which weighs 6 ounces.write and solve an inequality to describe the possible weight ,w, of the contents that liz will ship to her friend if she must use a medium flat-rate box.