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What is the combined area, in square inches, of the front and back of a rectangular sheet of paper measuring 8.5 inches

by Vincen » Tue Jun 02, 2020 7:28 am

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What is the combined area, in square inches, of the front and back of a rectangular sheet of paper measuring 8.5 inches by 11 inches?

A. 38
B. 44
C. 88
D. 176
E. 187

[spoiler]OA=E[/spoiler]

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Re: What is the combined area, in square inches, of the front and back of a rectangular sheet of paper measuring 8.5 inc

by Brent@GMATPrepNow » Tue Jun 02, 2020 8:22 am
Vincen wrote: ↑
Tue Jun 02, 2020 7:28 am
 What is the combined area, in square inches, of the front and back of a rectangular sheet of paper measuring 8.5 inches by 11 inches?

A. 38
B. 44
C. 88
D. 176
E. 187

[spoiler]OA=E[/spoiler]

Source: Official Guide
Area = (base)(height)
We want the combined area of BOTH sides (front and back)
So, the combined area = (8.5)(11) + (8.5)(11) = (17)(11) = 187

Answer: E

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Re: What is the combined area, in square inches, of the front and back of a rectangular sheet of paper measuring 8.5 inc

by Scott@TargetTestPrep » Sat Jun 06, 2020 5:38 am
Vincen wrote: ↑
Tue Jun 02, 2020 7:28 am
 What is the combined area, in square inches, of the front and back of a rectangular sheet of paper measuring 8.5 inches by 11 inches?

A. 38
B. 44
C. 88
D. 176
E. 187

[spoiler]OA=E[/spoiler]

Source: Official Guide
Solution:

The area of the front and back of the sheet of paper is (8.5 x 11) x 2 = 187 square inches.

Answer: E

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