Final answer:
The area of each 2-by-2-inch rectangle would be 4 square inches, though the initial description of a square with 1-inch sides cannot be divided into 2-by-2-inch rectangles.
Step-by-step explanation:
The question seems to have a mistake because a square with sides of 1 inch cannot be divided into 2-by-2-inch rectangles. However, if we consider a square that can indeed be divided into 2-by-2-inch rectangles, the area calculation is straightforward. The area of a rectangle is found by multiplying the length of one side by the length of the adjacent side. Therefore, for a 2-by-2-inch rectangle:
- Area = side × adjacent side
- Area = 2 inches × 2 inches
- Area = 4 square inches
This means the area of each 2-by-2-inch rectangle is 4 square inches (option D).