Answer :
Final answer:
The conversation between Steven and Beth suggests they estimate Richard's cell room to be about 8 by 10 feet, which doesn't exactly match any of the provided options. The closest theoretical match is “b) 10x10 feet”, though this is an overestimation.
Explanation:
To determine how big Richard's cell room is, we can rely on the conversation between Steven and Beth. Steven initiates a guess about the size of the room, indicating “Maybe eight by”, to which Beth responds, “Ten feet?”. This suggests that they are estimating the dimensions of the cell room to be approximately 8 feet by 10 feet. Since none of the provided options (a) 5x5 feet, (b) 10x10 feet, (c) 15x15 feet, or (d) 20x20 feet) directly match the discussed dimensions, it implies that the correct answer expected in the question’s context might have been omitted or misunderstood. However, based on the information given, we can conclude that the closest match among the available options would theoretically be “b) 10x10 feet” if we are to choose one, even though it overstates Beth's estimate.
