Calculating Basketball Court Areas

JT uses unit squares to measure the area of playground shapes, focusing on two basketball courts. He calculates the area by multiplying the length and width, resulting in 100 square meters for both courts. To verify, JT adds the areas of the two rectangles, confirming the total area is 100 square meters.

What are the dimensions of each basketball court that JT measures?

• 15 meters by 7 meters

• 8 meters by 4 meters

• 12 meters by 6 meters

• 10 meters by 5 meters

How does JT initially calculate the total area of both basketball courts?

• By using a calculator

• By measuring each square meter individually

• By multiplying the length and width of one court and doubling it

• By adding the lengths and widths

What method does JT use to verify his calculation of the area?

• He uses a ruler to measure again

• He uses a computer program

• He skip counts by 5s to find the area of each court

• He asks a friend to check his work

What is the area of one basketball court according to JT's skip counting?

• 100 square meters

• 75 square meters

• 50 square meters

• 25 square meters

What is the total area of both basketball courts combined?

• 50 square meters

• 150 square meters

• 75 square meters

• 100 square meters

What does JT conclude about the total area of the basketball courts?

• It is less than he expected

• It cannot be determined

• It is more than he expected

• It matches his initial calculation