Hello!
The formula for area of a rectangle is:
A = l × w
We must multiply the length by the with to find the area. Substitute:
A = 8.5 × 6
A = 51
Now, 51 isn't in the given answer options, but that's because the question asks for the closest APPROXIMATION of the area.
ANSWER:
D. 51 m^2 is the closest approximation of the area.
