Answer:
96 square inches
Explanation:
The area of a rectangle is the product of its length and width. In order to find the area in square inches, it is handy to have the dimensions in inches. We know that 1 foot = 12 inches, so the rectangle dimensions are ...
(8 in) by (12 in)
and the area is ...
A = (8 in)(12 in) = 96 in^2