Which of the following statements has the same meaning as 2 × 8?
a.
the total length of 2 ribbons that are each 8 inches long
b.
the total length of a 2-inch ribbon and an 8-inch ribbon
c.
the number of 2-inch pieces of ribbon that can be cut from an 8-inch ribbon
d.
the total length left of a ribbon if 2 inches have been cut from an 8-inch ribbon