Area Flashcard

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What is the formula for the area of a rectangle?

Back

The area of a rectangle is calculated using the formula: Area = length × width.

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How do you find the area of a parallelogram?

Back

The area of a parallelogram is found using the formula: Area = base × height.

Front

What is the area of a triangle?

Back

The area of a triangle is calculated using the formula: Area = (base × height) / 2.

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What is a composite shape?

Back

A composite shape is a shape that is made up of two or more simple shapes.

Front

How do you calculate the area of a composite shape?

Back

To find the area of a composite shape, calculate the area of each simple shape and then sum them up.

Front

What is the area of a square?

Back

The area of a square is calculated using the formula: Area = side × side.

Front

What units are used to measure area?

Back

Area is measured in square units, such as cm², m², or ft².

Front

If the length of a rectangle is 5m and the width is 4m, what is the area?

Back

Area = length × width = 5m × 4m = 20m².

Front

What is the area of a parallelogram with a base of 8cm and a height of 4cm?

Back

Area = base × height = 8cm × 4cm = 32cm².

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What is the area of a triangle with a base of 10cm and a height of 5cm?

Back

Area = (base × height) / 2 = (10cm × 5cm) / 2 = 25cm².