Area Word Problems

Front

What is the formula to find the area of a rectangle?

Back

Area = Length × Width

Front

If a rectangle has a length of 9 inches and a width of 5 inches, what is its area?

Back

45 square inches

Front

A lawn has an area of 35 square feet and a length of 7 feet. How do you find the width?

Back

Width = Area ÷ Length = 35 ÷ 7 = 5 feet

Front

What is the area of a rectangle that is 70 feet long and 20 feet wide?

Back

1,400 square feet

Front

If a baseplate measures 11 inches in length and 10 inches in width, what is its area?

Back

110 square inches

Front

What does 'area' mean in geometry?

Back

Area is the amount of space inside a shape, measured in square units.

Front

How do you calculate the area of a rectangle?

Back

Multiply the length by the width.

Front

If a rectangle has an area of 16 square meters and a length of 2 meters, how do you find the width?

Back

Width = Area ÷ Length = 16 ÷ 2 = 8 meters

Front

What is the area of a flag that measures 9 inches by 5 inches?

Back

45 square inches

Front

If a rectangle has a length of 4 feet and an area of 20 square feet, what is the width?

Back

Width = Area ÷ Length = 20 ÷ 4 = 5 feet