Area of Squares and Rectangles

Front

What is the formula to find the area of a rectangle?

Back

Area = Length × Width

Front

If a rectangle has a length of 10 cm and a width of 4 cm, what is its area?

Back

40 sq. cm.

Front

What is the area of a square with a side length of 6 cm?

Back

36 sq. cm.

Front

How do you find the area of a shape that is not a rectangle or square?

Back

You can divide it into rectangles or squares, find their areas, and then add them together.

Front

What is the area of a rectangle with a length of 8 m and a width of 3 m?

Back

24 sq. m.

Front

If the area of a rectangle is 50 sq. ft. and the width is 5 ft., what is the length?

Back

10 ft.

Front

What unit is used to measure area?

Back

Square units (e.g., sq. cm, sq. m, sq. ft.)

Front

If a rectangle has an area of 30 sq. cm and a length of 6 cm, what is the width?

Back

5 cm.

Front

What is the area of a rectangle with a length of 12 cm and a width of 2 cm?

Back

24 sq. cm.

Front

How can you check if your area calculation is correct?

Back

Recalculate using the formula and compare with your answer.