Question

A rectangle has width of $w$ inches and height of $h$ inches . Area(in inch${}^2$) of the rectangle is

• A. $(h+w)$
• B. $(h\times w)$
• C. $\frac{h}{w}$

Answer 1

The correct option is B $(h\times w)$

We know that,
Area of rectangle $=\text{height}\times \text{width}$
Width of the rectangle $=w$ inches
Height of the rectangle $=h$ inches
$\Rightarrow$ Area of the rectangle
$=(h\times w)$ inch${}^2$