Understanding the Area of Rectangles

What is the area of a rectangle defined as?

• The perimeter of the rectangle

• The total space taken up by the rectangle

• The length of the rectangle

• The width of the rectangle

How many patches were used to cover the orange beach towel?

• 5 patches

• 8 patches

• 6 patches

• 7 patches

How many square units is Ali's beach towel?

• 10 square units

• 11 square units

• 9 square units

• 8 square units

What is the formula for calculating the area of a rectangle?

• Length + Width

• Length x Width

• Length - Width

• Length / Width

If a rectangle has a length of 3 units and a width of 2 units, what is its area?

• 7 square units

• 8 square units

• 6 square units

• 5 square units