Area of Rectangles and Parallelograms

Front

What is the formula for the area of a rectangle?

Back

Area = length × width

Front

What is the formula for the area of a parallelogram?

Back

Area = base × height

Front

If the area of a rectangle is 208 yd² and the base is 8 yd, what is the height?

Back

Height = Area ÷ base = 208 yd² ÷ 8 yd = 26 yd

Front

Calculate the area of a rectangle with a length of 10 inches and a width of 9 inches.

Back

Area = 10 in × 9 in = 90 sq. in.

Front

What is the area of a rectangular garden that is 9 m long and 4 m wide?

Back

Area = 9 m × 4 m = 36 m²

Front

If a rectangle has an area of 55 square feet and a width of 5 feet, what is the length?

Back

Length = Area ÷ width = 55 sq. ft ÷ 5 ft = 11 ft

Front

What does 'base' refer to in the context of a parallelogram?

Back

The base is one of the sides of the parallelogram on which it stands.

Front

What does 'height' refer to in the context of rectangles and parallelograms?

Back

Height is the perpendicular distance from the base to the opposite side.

Front

If the area of a rectangle is 60 square feet and the height is 4 feet, what is the base?

Back

Base = Area ÷ height = 60 sq. ft ÷ 4 ft = 15 ft

Front

What is the area of a rectangle with a length of 12 cm and a width of 5 cm?

Back

Area = 12 cm × 5 cm = 60 cm²