Answer:
The dimensions of the original sheet of paper are 8 inches by 6 inches.
The total area of the sheet of paper = 8 inches [tex]\times[/tex] 6 inches = 48 [tex]inches^{2}[/tex]
Step-by-step explanation:
i) the two parts of the sheet of paper are 6 inches by 5 inches and 3 inches by 6 inches.
ii) therefore we see that the both parts have a 6 inch side.
iii) therefore we can say that the width of the sheet of paper is = 6 inches
iv) therefore we can also say that the length of the sheet of paper = 3 + 5 inches = 8 inches.
v) therefore the dimensions of the original sheet of paper are 8 inches by 6 inches.
vi) therefore the total area of the sheet of paper = 8 inches [tex]\times[/tex] 6 inches
= 48 [tex]inches^{2}[/tex]
