If a rectangle has a length of 8 inches and a width of 5 inches, what is its area?
A) 40
B) 13
C) 3
D) 80
A) 40
To calculate the area of a rectangle, you simply multiply the length by the width.
Area = length x width
Area = 8 inches x 5 inches
Area = 40 square inches
Therefore, the area of the rectangle is 40 square inches.