SOLUTION: A rectangular sheet of paper measures 8 1/2inches by 11 inches. What is the area of the sheet?

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Question 76922: A rectangular sheet of paper measures 8 1/2inches by 11 inches. What is the area of the sheet?
Answer by chitra(359) About Me  (Show Source):
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It is given that the sides of the rectangle is given by 8 1/2 inches and 11 inches.

8 1/2 inch can be written as: 8.5 inches

The area of the rectangle is given by length * breadth(width)

Hence, Area = l * b

Area = 8.5 * 11

Area = 93.5 inches%5E2

Hence, the solution.