The total area of the original sheet of paper is 11 in. × 8.5 in. = 93.5 sq. in.
Since Tabitha cut the sheet into four pieces with equal areas, each rectangular piece has an area of 93.5 sq. in. / 4 = 23.375 sq. in.
Therefore, the area of each rectangular piece of paper Tabitha cut is 23.375 sq. in.
Tabitha cut a sheet of paper, as shown below, into four rectangular pieces with equal areas.
11 in.
8.5 in.
What is area of each rectangular piece of paper Tabitha cut?
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