Area word problems

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What is area?

Back

Area is the amount of space inside a shape, measured in square units.

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How do you find the area of a rectangle?

Back

To find the area of a rectangle, multiply the length by the width (Area = Length × Width).

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CCSS.3.MD.C.7B

CCSS.4.MD.A.3

Front

If a rectangle has a width of 5 cm and an area of 40 cm², what is the length?

Back

The length is 8 cm.

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CCSS.3.MD.C.7B

CCSS.4.MD.A.3

Front

What is the area of a rectangle that is 4 feet wide and 7 feet high?

Back

The area is 28 square feet.

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CCSS.3.MD.C.7B

CCSS.4.MD.A.3

Front

If a rectangular garden has an area of 54 square feet and a width of 9 feet, what is the length?

Back

The length is 6 feet.

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CCSS.3.MD.C.7B

CCSS.4.MD.A.3

Front

What is the area of a rectangular photo frame that is 3 inches wide and has an area of 12 square inches?

Back

The length is 4 inches.

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CCSS.3.MD.C.7B

CCSS.4.MD.A.3

Front

If a wall has an area of 32 square feet and a width of 4 feet, what is the length?

Back

The length is 8 feet.

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CCSS.3.MD.C.7B

CCSS.4.MD.A.3

Front

What units are used to measure area?

Back

Area is measured in square units, such as square centimeters (cm²), square feet (ft²), or square inches (in²).

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CCSS.3.MD.C.5A

Front

What happens to the area if you double the length of a rectangle?

Back

If you double the length and keep the width the same, the area also doubles.

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CCSS.7.G.A.1

Front

What is the formula for calculating area?

Back

The formula for area is Area = Length × Width.

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CCSS.3.MD.C.7B

CCSS.4.MD.A.3