To solve the problem of finding the area of a rectangle, we use the formula for the area of a rectangle, which is:
[tex]\[ \text{Area} = \text{length} \times \text{width} \][/tex]
Given:
- Length = 36 inches
- Width = 42 inches
Step-by-step solution:
1. Substitute the length and the width into the formula:
[tex]\[ \text{Area} = 36 \, \text{inches} \times 42 \, \text{inches} \][/tex]
2. Perform the multiplication:
[tex]\[ 36 \times 42 = 1,512 \][/tex]
3. The units of the area will be in square inches (in²) because we are multiplying two linear measurements (inches × inches).
Therefore, the area of the rectangle is:
[tex]\[ 1,512 \, \text{square inches} \][/tex]
So, the correct answer is:
[tex]\[ 1,512 \, \text{square inches} \][/tex]
