Area Word Problems

Front

What is the formula for calculating the area of a rectangle?

Back

Area = length × width.

Front

If a rectangle has a width of 7 squares and a total area of 35 squares, how do you find the length?

Back

Divide the total area by the width: Length = Total Area ÷ Width.

Front

What is the area of a triangle?

Back

Area = 1/2 × base × height.

Front

How do you calculate the area of a square?

Back

Area = side length × side length.

Front

What is the area of a square with a side length of 12 inches?

Back

Area = 12 × 12 = 144 square inches.

Front

In a word problem, what is the first step to solving for an unknown dimension?

Back

Identify the known values and write an equation.

Front

What is the area of a triangle with a base of 4 cm and a height of 5 cm?

Back

Area = 1/2 × 4 × 5 = 10 cm².

Front

What does it mean for a shape to be 'square'?

Back

A square is a shape with four equal sides and four right angles.

Front

How do you find the height of a rectangle if you know the area and the width?

Back

Height = Area ÷ Width.

Front

What is the relationship between the dimensions of a rectangle and its area?

Back

The area is the product of its length and width.