1. The problem asks for the area of a rectangular pan with dimensions 9 inches by 13 inches.
2. The formula for the area $A$ of a rectangle is:
$$A = \text{length} \times \text{width}$$
3. Substitute the given values:
$$A = 9 \times 13$$
4. Multiply the numbers:
$$A = 117$$
5. The area of the pan is $117$ square inches.
Therefore, the correct answer is 117 in.$^2$.
Pan Area
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