Understanding Area of Rectangles

How do you calculate the area of a rectangle?

• Divide the length by the width

• Subtract the width from the length

• Add the length and width

• Multiply the length by the width

What is the area of a rectangle with a length of 6 feet and a width of 12 feet?

• 60 square feet

• 18 square feet

• 24 square feet

• 72 square feet

If a barn has a total width of 60 feet and a chicken portion with a width of 45 feet, what is the width of the goat portion?

• 10 feet

• 15 feet

• 45 feet

• 60 feet