What is the area of a rectangle 8 inches long and 4 inches wide. Choose the correct answer.

a) 32 square inches
b) 12 square inches
c) 12 inches
d) 24 inches

a) 32 square inches

To find the area of a rectangle, you multiply the length by the width.
Area = Length x Width
Area = 8 inches x 4 inches
Area = 32 square inches