Area of Rectangles

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What is the area of a rectangle?

Back

The area of a rectangle is the amount of space inside it, calculated by multiplying its length by its width.

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

Back

20 sq cm (Area = Length x Width = 5 cm x 4 cm)

Front

What units are used to measure area?

Back

Common units for measuring area include square centimeters (sq cm), square meters (sq m), and square inches (sq in).

Front

How do you find the area of a rectangle?

Back

Multiply the length by the width (Area = Length x Width).

Front

What is the area of a rectangle with a length of 6 cm and a width of 3 cm?

Back

18 sq cm (Area = 6 cm x 3 cm).

Front

If a rectangle has an area of 24 sq cm and a width of 4 cm, what is the length?

Back

6 cm (Length = Area ÷ Width = 24 sq cm ÷ 4 cm).

Front

What is the area of a rectangle with a length of 7 units and a width of 2 units?

Back

14 sq units (Area = 7 units x 2 units).

Front

If each square tile is 1 sq unit, how many tiles are needed to cover a rectangle with an area of 30 sq units?

Back

30 tiles are needed.

Front

What is the area of a rectangle with a length of 10 cm and a width of 5 cm?

Back

50 sq cm (Area = 10 cm x 5 cm).

Front

If a rectangle has a length of 8 cm and an area of 32 sq cm, what is its width?

Back

4 cm (Width = Area ÷ Length = 32 sq cm ÷ 8 cm).