Solving Geometry Word Problems

A rectangular garden is 15 feet long and 8 feet wide. What is the area?

• 240 square feet

• 120 square feet

• 46 square feet

• 23 square feet

A rectangular box is 6 feet long, 4 feet wide, and 3 feet tall. What is the volume?

• 13 cubic feet

• 26 cubic feet

• 72 cubic feet

• 144 cubic feet

A rectangular box is 5 in long, 3 in wide, and 4 in tall. How much wrapping paper is needed to cover the entire box?

• 12 square inches

• 47 square inches

• 60 square inches

• 94 square inches

How can you tell a problem is asking for area?

• The problem mentions a 3D object

• The answer will be in square units and asks about covering a flat surface

• The answer will be in cubic units

• The problem asks how much fits inside

Which clue tells you a problem requires surface area?

• It mentions a flat, 2D shape

• The answer is in cubic units

• It asks about the space inside a shape

• It asks how much material to cover the entire outside of a 3D object

What indicates a problem is asking for volume?

• The answer is in cubic units and asks how much fits inside

• It mentions painting a wall

• The answer is in square units

• It's about covering a flat surface

If a problem asks for the area of a rectangle, the answer should be in:

• Gallons only

• Cubic units (ft³, in³, etc.)

• Linear units (ft, in, etc.)

• Square units (ft², in², etc.)

If a problem asks how much water a tank holds, the answer should be in:

• Gallons only

• Cubic units (ft³, in³, etc.)

• Linear units (ft, in, etc.)

• Square units (ft², in², etc.)

A triangle has a base of 10 inches and a height of 6 inches. What's the area?

• 60 square inches

• 48 square inches

• 30 square inches

• 16 square inches

Sofia needs to buy carpet for her rectangular bedroom that's 12 ft × 10 ft. How much carpet does she need?

• 1,200 cubic feet

• 120 cubic feet

• 120 square feet

• 44 square feet