Area of Rectangles

Front

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.

Front

If a rectangle has a length of 3 cm and a width of 4 cm, what is its area?

Back

12 sq cm

Front

What are the units used to measure area?

Back

Common units for area include square centimeters (sq cm), square meters (sq m), and square feet (sq ft).

Front

How do you find the area of a rectangle?

Back

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

Front

What is the area of a rectangle with a length of 5 feet and a width of 6 feet?

Back

30 sq ft

Front

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

Back

6 cm (Length = Area ÷ Width).

Front

What is the perimeter of a rectangle?

Back

The perimeter is the total distance around the rectangle, calculated by adding all sides (Perimeter = 2 × (Length + Width)).

Front

If a rectangle has an area of 36 sq ft, what could be one possible set of dimensions?

Back

6 feet by 6 feet or 4 feet by 9 feet.

Front

What does it mean if a rectangle has an area of 0?

Back

It means that either the length or the width (or both) is 0, so there is no space inside.

Front

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

Back

16 sq cm