Area Word Problems

Front

What is area?

Back

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

Front

How do you calculate the area of a rectangle?

Back

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

Front

If a rectangle has a length of 9 inches and a width of 5 inches, what is its area?

Back

45 square inches.

Front

What is the area of a rectangle that is 12 feet long and 6 feet wide?

Back

72 square feet.

Front

What units are used to measure area?

Back

Area is measured in square units, such as square inches, square feet, or square meters.

Front

What is the area of a figure with a length of 7 units and a width of 3 units?

Back

21 square units.

Front

If a rectangle has an area of 20 square units and a width of 5 units, what is its length?

Back

4 units (Length = Area ÷ Width).

Front

What is the area of a rectangle with a length of 10 units and a width of 2 units?

Back

20 square units.

Front

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

Back

4 inches (Width = Area ÷ Length).

Front

What is the area of a rectangle with a length of 6 units and a width of 4 units?

Back

24 square units.