A sheet of paper has dimensions of 8.5 in x 11 in. If you cut 2 in2 from each corner of the sheet, what will the area of the sheet of paper be?

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Davin Studer · Answer 1 · 2022-10-14T17:32:01+0000

The original area is:
+8.5%2A11+=+93.5+ in2
There are 4 corners, so
+4%2A2+=+8+ in2 total removed
+93.5+-+8+=+85.5+
The new area is 85.5 in2

Huy Nghia · Answer 2 · 2022-10-18T18:58:50+0000

Area of the sheet when 2 in
$\sf ^2$ hasn't been cut from each corner of the sheet :-

→ Area = Length × Breadth

→ Area = ( 8.5 × 11 ) in
$\sf ^2$

→ Area = 93.5 in
$\sf ^2$

Area of the part cut from it :

2 in
$\sf ^2$ has been cut from each corner of the sheet. [ A sheet has 4 corners. ]

→ ( 4 × 2 ) in
$\sf ^2$

→ 8 in
$\sf ^2$

Remaining area :

→ Remaining area = 93.5 in
$\sf ^2$ - 8 in
$\sf ^2$

Therefore,