Solve the problem.
-A rectangular sheet of paper is $50 \mathrm{in}$. by $36 \mathrm{in}$. An area in the shape of a parallelogram with a height of 13 in. and a base of 26 in. is cut from the paper. How much area is left over?
A) 552 in. $^{2}$
B) 2138 in. $^{2}$
C) 1462 in. $^{2}$
D) $1631 \mathrm{in.}^{2}$

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The area of the rectangular sheet is $50 \times 36 = 1800 \mathrm{in}^2$. The area of the parallelogram is $13 \times 26 = 338 \mathrm{in}^2$. Subtracting the area of the parallelogram from the area of the rectangle gives $1800 - 338 = 1462 \mathrm{in}^2$.

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