Question

What is the area of a piece of construction paper measuring 6.5 inches wide by 8.5 inches long?

A) 55.25 square inches
B) 15.75 square inches
C) 45.50 square inches
D) 8.5 square inches

Answer 1

The area of the construction paper is 55.25 square inches.

Step-by-step explanation:

To find the area of a rectangle, you multiply its length by its width. In this case, the construction paper has dimensions of 6.5 inches wide by 8.5 inches long.

So, the area is 6.5 inches * 8.5 inches = 55.25 square inches.