Question

a rectangle is 12 inches long and 2 inches wide. find its area.
a 22 square inches
b 14 square inches
c 24 square inches
d 26 square inches

Explanation:

Step1: Recall area formula

The area formula for a rectangle is $A = l\times w$, where $l$ is the length and $w$ is the width.

Step2: Substitute values

Given $l = 12$ inches and $w=2$ inches, so $A=12\times2$.

Step3: Calculate result

$12\times2 = 24$ square - inches.

Answer:

C. 24 square inches