Two ribbons areTwo ribbons are laid over each other so that they cross. Can you find the area of the overlap? laid over each other so that they cross. Can you find the area of the overlap?
If they cross at right angles the nit will be the width of one times the width of the other one.
Draw it on a number grid and take a look :)
What is the cross over area for these ribons?
3*2=6 units squared