A particular sheet of paper measures 8.5 × 6.5 inches.What is the surface area of one side of the paper in cm²? (2.54 cm = 1 in exactly) A)1 × 10² cm² B)6 × 10¹ cm² C)4 × 10² cm² D)2 × 10¹ cm² E)8.6 cm²

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First, we need to convert the measurements from inches to centimeters:
8.5 inches = 8.5 x 2.54 cm = 21.59 cm
6.5 inches = 6.5 x 2.54 cm = 16.51 cm

The surface area of one side of the paper can be calculated by multiplying the length and width:
Surface area = 21.59 cm x 16.51 cm = 356.5 cm²

Therefore, the best choice is C: 4 x 10¹² cm².

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