ISEE Lower Level Math : ISEE Lower Level (grades 5-6) Mathematics Achievement

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for ISEE Lower Level Math

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Example Questions

Example Question #31 : How To Find The Area Of A Rectangle

A rectangle has a width of  foot and a length of  foot. Find the area of the rectangle. 

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

To find the area of a rectangle apply the formula: 



This problem provides the measurements for both the width and length of the rectangle. However, to select the correct answer it's necessary to convert the width and length measurements from feet to inches. 

Since an inch is equal to  of  foot, the width and length conversions are: 



 

Thus, the solution is: 

Example Question #41 : Quadrilaterals

A rectangle has a width of  and a perimeter measurement of . Find the area of the rectangle.

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Correct answer:

 

Explanation:

In this problem you are given the width and perimeter of the rectangle. However, to solve for the area of the rectangle you must first find the length of the rectangle. To do so, work backwards using the formula: 











Now that you know the width and length of the rectangle, apply the area formula: 



 

Example Question #31 : How To Find The Area Of A Rectangle

A rectangle has a width of  and a length of . Find the area of the rectangle.

Possible Answers:

 

 

 

 

 

Correct answer:

 

Explanation:

To find the area of a rectangle apply the formula: 



This problem provides the measurements for both the width and length of the rectangle. 

Thus, the solution is: 

Example Question #1001 : Isee Lower Level (Grades 5 6) Mathematics Achievement

Find the area of a rectangle whose width is  and length is .

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

To solve, simply use the formula for the area of a rectangle. Thus,

Example Question #1002 : Isee Lower Level (Grades 5 6) Mathematics Achievement

Find the area of a rectanlge whose length is  and width is .

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

To solve, simply use the formula for the area of a rectangle. Thus,

Example Question #1003 : Isee Lower Level (Grades 5 6) Mathematics Achievement

A garden is 7 by 5 in size and you need to know how much fence is needed to surround it.  What is the perimeter?

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

The perimeter is all four sides added together so you have two sides that are  and two that are .  So the answer would be .

Example Question #1004 : Isee Lower Level (Grades 5 6) Mathematics Achievement

A computer screen has a height of 9 inches and a width of 16 inches. Find its area.

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

A computer screen has a height of 9 inches and a width of 16 inches. Find its area.

Area can be found by multiplying the length by the width. 

So our answer is 144

Example Question #74 : Geometry

A rectangle measures   inches on its short side, and  inches on its long side.  What is its area?

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

To find the area of a rectangle, multiply the length of the long side by the length of the short side.  The best way to find the answer is:

Example Question #42 : Rectangles

A rectangle measures  inches on its short side, and  inches on its long side.  What is its area?

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

To find the area of a rectangle, multiply the length of the long side by the length of the short side.  The best way to find the answer is:

Example Question #1005 : Isee Lower Level (Grades 5 6) Mathematics Achievement

A swimming pool is in the shape of a rectangle that is 20 feet wide and 30 feet long.  Find the area of the swimming pool.

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

To find the area of a rectangle, we use the following formula:

where l is the length and is the width of the rectangle.  

 

In this case, we know the length of the swimming pool is 30 feet.  We also know the width of the pool is 20 feet.  So, we can substitute into the formula.  We get

 

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