To find the area of a rectangle, you use the formula:
[tex]\[ \text{Area} = \text{Length} \times \text{Width} \][/tex]
Given the dimensions of the rectangle:
- Length = 13 inches
- Width = 12 inches
Now, multiplying these values:
[tex]\[ \text{Area} = 13 \, \text{inches} \times 12 \, \text{inches} = 156 \, \text{sq. inches} \][/tex]
Therefore, the area of the rectangle is [tex]\( 156 \, \text{sq. inches} \)[/tex].
So the correct answer is:
B) 156 sq. in.
