A school wants to buy a chalkboard that measures 1 meter by 2 meters. The chalkboard costs $13.87 per square meter. How much will the chalkboard cost?

Answer: $27.87

Explanation: if it is 1 by 2 you would multiply 1 x 2 and get 2 then multiply 13.87 x 2 to get 27.87 and it leaves you with $27.87