Understanding Area Models for Multiplication

What is an area model used for in mathematics?

• To visualize multiplication problems

• To subtract integers

• To solve division problems

• To add fractions

How can the number 18 be split to simplify multiplication using an area model?

• 9 + 9

• 12 + 6

• 10 + 8

• 15 + 3

What is the area of a rectangle with dimensions 10 by 8?

• 100

• 28

• 18

• 80

What is the sum of the areas of the smaller rectangles in the model for 13 times 18?

• 234

• 200

• 180

• 150

What is the final product of multiplying 13 by 18 using the area model?

• 234

• 180

• 200

• 150