Area of Squares and Rectangles

Front

What is the area of a rectangle?

Back

The area of a rectangle is calculated by multiplying its length by its width. Formula: Area = Length × Width.

Front

What is the area of a square?

Back

The area of a square is calculated by squaring the length of one of its sides. Formula: Area = Side × Side.

Front

What is the unit of area?

Back

The unit of area is typically expressed in square units, such as square centimeters (cm²) or square meters (m²).

Front

If a rectangle has a length of 6 cm and a width of 5 cm, what is its area?

Back

Area = Length × Width = 6 cm × 5 cm = 30 cm².

Front

What is the area of a square with a side length of 5 cm?

Back

Area = Side × Side = 5 cm × 5 cm = 25 cm².

Front

How do you find the area of a shaded region in a rectangle?

Back

To find the area of a shaded region, subtract the area of the unshaded part from the total area of the rectangle.

Front

What is the area of a rectangle with a length of 8 mm and a width of 4 mm?

Back

Area = Length × Width = 8 mm × 4 mm = 32 mm².

Front

What is the area of a square with a length of 3 cm?

Back

Area = Side × Side = 3 cm × 3 cm = 9 cm².

Front

If a rectangle has an area of 24 cm² and a width of 4 cm, what is its length?

Back

Length = Area ÷ Width = 24 cm² ÷ 4 cm = 6 cm.

Front

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

Back

Area = Length × Width = 10 units × 2 units = 20 square units.