Understanding Area with S'mores

What is the area of a square graham cracker that is 4 inches on each side?

• 20 inches squared

• 16 inches squared

• 12 inches squared

• 8 inches squared

Why are area units always squared?

• Because it is easier to calculate

• Because it is a convention in mathematics

• Because area involves multiplying two dimensions

• Because area is a three-dimensional measurement

How many one-inch squared sections are there in the chocolate bar?

• Two

• Three

• Five

• Four

If each section of the chocolate bar is 1 inch by 1 inch, what is the total area of the chocolate bar?

• 5 inches squared

• 4 inches squared

• 3 inches squared

• 2 inches squared

What is the length of the chocolate bar if it is made up of two sections each 1 inch long?

• 4 inches

• 3 inches

• 2 inches

• 1 inch