Area of Rectangles

Front

What is the area of a rectangle?

Back

The area of a rectangle is the amount of space inside it, calculated by multiplying its length by its width.

Front

If a rectangle has a length of 4 cm and a width of 3 cm, what is its area?

Back

12 square centimeters (4 cm x 3 cm = 12 sq cm).

Front

What units do we use to measure area?

Back

We use square units, such as square centimeters (sq cm), square inches (sq in), or square meters (sq m).

Front

How do you find the missing side length of a rectangle if you know the area and one side?

Back

Divide the area by the known side length to find the missing side length.

Front

If a rectangle has an area of 20 sq cm and one side is 5 cm, what is the other side?

Back

4 cm (20 sq cm ÷ 5 cm = 4 cm).

Front

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

Back

Area = Length x Width.

Front

If a rectangle has a length of 10 inches and a width of 2 inches, what is its area?

Back

20 square inches (10 in x 2 in = 20 sq in).

Front

What is the area of a rectangle with a length of 6 cm and a width of 1 cm?

Back

6 square centimeters (6 cm x 1 cm = 6 sq cm).

Front

If a rectangle has an area of 15 sq in and one side is 3 in, what is the other side?

Back

5 in (15 sq in ÷ 3 in = 5 in).

Front

What shape has an area of 18 square units and dimensions of 6 units by 3 units?

Back

A rectangle (6 units x 3 units = 18 sq units).