Area of Rectangles

Front

What is the formula to find the area of a rectangle?

Back

A = L x W (Area = Length x Width)

Front

If a rectangle has a length of 5 feet and a width of 4 feet, what is its area?

Back

20 square feet (5 x 4 = 20)

Front

What are the dimensions of a rectangle with an area of 36 square feet?

Back

Possible dimensions include 6 feet by 6 feet, 9 feet by 4 feet, or 3 feet by 12 feet.

Front

What is the area of a rectangle with a length of 7 cm and a width of 3 cm?

Back

21 square centimeters (7 x 3 = 21)

Front

If the area of a rectangle is 12 square cm and the width is 3 cm, what is the length?

Back

4 cm (Length = Area ÷ Width = 12 ÷ 3)

Front

What does 'area' mean in geometry?

Back

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

Front

If a rectangle has an area of 35 square feet, what could be one possible set of dimensions?

Back

7 feet by 5 feet (7 x 5 = 35)

Front

What is the area of a rectangle with a length of 8 inches and a width of 2 inches?

Back

16 square inches (8 x 2 = 16)

Front

How do you find the missing side length of a rectangle if you know the area and one side?

Back

Use the formula: Missing Side = Area ÷ Known Side.

Front

What is the area of a rectangle with a length of 10 cm and a width of 1 cm?

Back

10 square centimeters (10 x 1 = 10)