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Jamie is finding the area of the hexagon shown. 4.62 inches 8 inches Each side of the hexagon is the same length. Which statement best explains how Jamie can find the area of the hexagon?

A Add the areas of six congruent triangles, each with a base of 4.62 inches and a height of 4 inches.

B. Add the areas of six congruent triangles, each with a base of 4.62 inches and a height of 8 inches

C. Add the areas of two congruent rectangles, each with a length of 4.62 inches and a height of 4 inches.

D. Add the areas of two congruent rectangles, each with a length of 4.62 inches and a height of 8 inches.​

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B

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I think that the answer is B. I know it can't be D or C

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