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Explanation
Correct answer: C.
Choice C is correct. The area of a rectangle with length and width can be found using the formula . It's given that the rectangle has a length of cm and a width of cm. Therefore, the area of this rectangle is , or .
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Why the other choices are wrong
Choice A
Choice A is incorrect. This is the sum of the length and width of the rectangle, not the area.
Choice B
Choice B is incorrect. This is the perimeter of the rectangle, not the area.
Choice D
Choice D is incorrect. This is the sum of the length and width of the rectangle squared, not the area.