Area of Composite Rectangles

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What is the area of a rectangle?

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The area of a rectangle is calculated by multiplying its length by its width. Formula: Area = Length × Width.

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If a rectangle has a length of 6 cm and a width of 4 cm, what is its area?

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24 cm²

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What is a composite rectangle?

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A composite rectangle is formed by combining two or more rectangles to create a larger shape.

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How do you find the area of a composite rectangle?

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To find the area of a composite rectangle, calculate the area of each individual rectangle and then add them together.

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What is the area of a rectangle with a length of 10 cm and a width of 5 cm?

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50 cm²

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If the area of a rectangle is 36 cm² and the width is 6 cm, what is the length?

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6 cm (Area = Length × Width, so Length = Area ÷ Width = 36 ÷ 6).

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What units are used to measure area?

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Area is measured in square units, such as square centimeters (cm²), square meters (m²), or square feet (ft²).

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What is the area of a rectangle with a length of 8 m and a width of 3 m?

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24 m²

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If a rectangle has an area of 48 cm² and a length of 12 cm, what is the width?

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4 cm (Width = Area ÷ Length = 48 ÷ 12).

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What is the perimeter of a rectangle?

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The perimeter of a rectangle is the total distance around the rectangle, calculated as Perimeter = 2 × (Length + Width).