The area
Choice D is correct. It's given that the expression
Choice A is incorrect. This expression represents the area, in square centimeters, of the cutting board, not its length, in centimeters.
Choice B is incorrect. This expression represents the width, in centimeters, of the cutting board, not its length.
Choice C is incorrect. This is the difference between the length, in centimeters, and the width, in centimeters, of the cutting board, not its length, in centimeters.