EXPLANATION
M2. What is the area of a rectangle with length 8 cm and width 5 cm?
a) 13 cm²
b) 35 cm²
c) 40 cm²
d) 48 cm²
ANSWER: c) 40 cm²
EXPLANATION:
To find the area of a rectangle, we can multiply its length by its width. Let's calculate the area using the given values:
Length = 8 cm
Width = 5 cm
Area = Length × Width
Area = 8 cm × 5 cm
Area = 40 cm²
Therefore, the area of the rectangle with a length of 8 cm and width of 5 cm is c) 40 cm².
