Question

A rectangle has a length of 6 inches and a width of 4 inches. Which statement tells how to find the area?

A. The area is 20 square inches because (6 × 2) + (4 × 2) = 20.
B. The area is 10 square inches because 6 + 4 = 10.
C. The area is 24 square inches because 6 × 4 = 24.

Answer 1

The answer is C.

Explanation:

To find area, you do L x W.