Question

Hiram has a blanket measuring 55
inches by 43 inches. Which of the
following expressions can he use to find
the area of the blanket? (1 point)
0552-432
0 492-62
0 552 + 432
0492+62

Answer 1

To find the area of a rectangle, you multiply its length by its width. In this case, Hiram has a blanket measuring 55 inches by 43 inches, so the area can be calculated using the expression:

**Area = Length × Width = 55 × 43**

Looking at the provided options, none of them directly represent the multiplication of 55 and 43. However, if we simplify what we have:

The expression \( 55 \times 43 \) can be translated into numbers, yielding:

\( 55 \times 43 = 55 \times (40 + 3) = (55 \times 40) + (55 \times 3) = 2200 + 165 = 2365 \).

But none of the options represent the multiplication itself or yield the area calculation directly.

If we analyze the options,

- \( 0552 - 432 \) does not represent the area.
- \( 0492 - 62 \) does not represent the area.
- \( 0552 + 432 \) does not represent the area.
- \( 0492 + 62 \) does not represent the area.

Therefore, it seems like none of the expressions provided relate to finding the area of the blanket. The correct approach would simply be to calculate \( 55 \times 43 \).

If you meant options to choose a valid calculation that fits, please let me know!