Store space in a shopping mall is often rented by the square foot. What's the area of a rectangular jewelry store that is 12 feet wide and 18 feet long?

Question

Question 4 options:

A)

216 square feet

B)

576 square feet

C)

68 square feet

D)

288 square feet

Answer 1

To find the area of a rectangular space, you multiply the width by the length.

For the jewelry store that is 12 feet wide and 18 feet long, the calculation is:

Area = Width × Length
Area = 12 feet × 18 feet
Area = 216 square feet

Therefore, the area of the jewelry store is 216 square feet. The correct option is:

A) 216 square feet