1. The problem asks for the equation Jasmine can use to find the area of a parallelogram cut from a 4 x 6 inch index card. 2. The formula for the area of a parallelogram is: $$A = \text{base} \times \text{height}$$ 3. From the problem, the base is labeled as $4^{3/8}$ inches and the height is labeled as 4 inches. 4. Substituting these values into the formula: $$A = 4^{3/8} \times 4$$ 5. Therefore, the correct equation Jasmine can use is option B: $$A = (4^{3/8})(4)$$ This equation correctly multiplies the base by the height to find the area of the parallelogram. Final answer: B) $A = (4^{3/8})(4)$