Finding Area Using Square Units

If a shape has an area of 15 square units, how many square units does it cover?

• 10 square units

• 15 square units

• 20 square units

• 5 square units

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What does it mean if a shape has an area of 10 square units?

• It means that 10 square units can fit inside the shape.

• It means the shape is a perfect square.

• It means the shape has a perimeter of 10 units.

• It means the shape is larger than 10 units.

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How do you find the area of a rectangle?

• By adding its length and width.

• By multiplying its length by its width.

• By subtracting its width from its length.

• By dividing its length by its width.

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How do you check if the area of a figure is correct?

• Count the square units or use a formula to calculate the area.

• Estimate the area by comparing it to a known figure.

• Measure the perimeter and divide by two.

• Use a calculator to find the volume of the figure.

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How can you use tiles to find the area of a floor?

• Count how many tiles fit inside the floor space; each tile represents 1 square unit.

• Measure the length and width of the floor and multiply them together.

• Use the tiles to create a pattern and estimate the area visually.

• Count the number of tiles on the floor and divide by the total number of tiles.

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CCSS.3.MD.C.5A

What is a square unit?

• A unit of measure for volume, represented by a cube that is 1 unit long on each side.

• A unit of measure for area, represented by a square that is 1 unit long on each side.

• A unit of measure for length, represented by a line that is 1 unit long.

• A unit of measure for weight, represented by a square that is 1 unit long on each side.

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If a rectangle has a length of 5 units and a width of 3 units, what is its area?

• 12 square units

• 15 square units

• 18 square units

• 20 square units

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If a shape is made up of 4 square units and 2 square units, what is the total area?

• 4 square units

• 5 square units

• 6 square units

• 7 square units

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Can the area of a figure be measured in square centimeters?

• Yes, area can be measured in square centimeters or other square units.

• No, area can only be measured in linear units.

• Yes, but only in square meters.

• No, area cannot be measured at all.

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CCSS.3.MD.C.5A

What is the area of a non-rectangular figure with 18 square cm?

• 12 square cm

• 15 square cm

• 18 square cm

• 20 square cm

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