A rectangular sheet of metal measures 8 inches by 11 inches. The metal is worth $0.13 per square inch. How much is the sheet of metal worth?

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To find the worth of the rectangular sheet of metal, we first need to calculate its area. The area \( A \) of a rectangle is given by the formula:

\[ A = \text{length} \times \text{width} \]

For this sheet of metal, the dimensions are 8 inches and 11 inches. Thus, the area is:

\[ A = 8 , \text{inches} \times 11 , \text{inches} = 88 , \text{square inches} \]

Next, we need to calculate the total value of this area, knowing that the metal is worth $0.13 per square inch. We can calculate the total worth \( W \) by multiplying the area by the price per square inch:

\[ W = A \times \text{price per square inch} = 88 , \text{square inches} \times 0.13 , \text{dollars per square inch} \]

Calculating this:

\[ W = 88 \times 0.13 = 11.44 , \text{dollars} \]

Thus, the sheet of metal is worth:

\[ \boxed{11.44} , \text{dollars} \]