can someone please figure out why this is not working?

Question

#include <stdio.h>

int main() {
int length, width, area;
scanf("write the length and width of a rectangle:- %d %d", &length, &width);
area = length * width;
printf("the area of the rectangle is: %d \n", area); /* 50 */

return 0;
}

Answer 1

The problem is you cannot print on scanf. scanf is for only taking input:
Please see the code:
https://code.sololearn.com/cXdODrEUzPiO/?ref=app

Answer 2

i made area a float and typecast float into the area equation. Also printf a %.2f
https://code.sololearn.com/cC385zSpl2yI/?ref=app