Answer:
48 square inches
Step-by-step explanation:
The area of the original rectangle is 8 * 12 = 96
The area of each of the small rectangles is 3 * 4 = 12
We know, 4 of these rectangles are cut, so area of 4 of these are:
12 * 4 = 48
The area of the remaining part, thus, is:
Area of remaining paper = 96 - 48 = 48 square inches