SSAT Elementary Level Math : Geometry

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for SSAT Elementary Level Math

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Example Questions

Example Question #181 : Rectangles

Annie has a piece of wallpaper that is \(\displaystyle 10ft\) by \(\displaystyle 3ft\). How much of a wall can be covered by this piece of wallpaper?

 

Possible Answers:

\(\displaystyle 31ft^2\)

\(\displaystyle 28ft^2\)

\(\displaystyle 30ft^2\)

\(\displaystyle 32ft^2\)

\(\displaystyle 29ft^2\)

Correct answer:

\(\displaystyle 30ft^2\)

Explanation:

This problem asks us to calculate the amount of space that the wallpaper will cover. The amount of space that something covers can be described as its area. In this case area is calculated by using the formula \(\displaystyle A=l \times w\)

\(\displaystyle A=10\times3\)

\(\displaystyle A=30ft^2\)

Example Question #251 : Quadrilaterals

Annie has a piece of wallpaper that is \(\displaystyle 4ft\) by \(\displaystyle 2ft\). How much of a wall can be covered by this piece of wallpaper?

 

Possible Answers:

\(\displaystyle 7ft^2\)

\(\displaystyle 6ft^2\)

\(\displaystyle 8ft^2\)

\(\displaystyle 5ft^2\)

\(\displaystyle 9ft^2\)

Correct answer:

\(\displaystyle 8ft^2\)

Explanation:

This problem asks us to calculate the amount of space that the wallpaper will cover. The amount of space that something covers can be described as its area. In this case area is calculated by using the formula \(\displaystyle A=l \times w\)

\(\displaystyle A=4\times2\)

\(\displaystyle A=8ft^2\)

Example Question #182 : Rectangles

Annie has a piece of wallpaper that is \(\displaystyle 4ft\) by \(\displaystyle 4ft\). How much of a wall can be covered by this piece of wallpaper?

 

Possible Answers:

\(\displaystyle 16ft^2\)

\(\displaystyle 15ft^2\)

\(\displaystyle 14ft^2\)

\(\displaystyle 13ft^2\)

\(\displaystyle 12ft^2\)

Correct answer:

\(\displaystyle 16ft^2\)

Explanation:

This problem asks us to calculate the amount of space that the wallpaper will cover. The amount of space that something covers can be described as its area. In this case area is calculated by using the formula \(\displaystyle A=l \times w\)

\(\displaystyle A=4\times4\)

\(\displaystyle A=16ft^2\)

Example Question #211 : Quadrilaterals

Annie has a piece of wallpaper that is \(\displaystyle 3ft\) by \(\displaystyle 2ft\). How much of a wall can be covered by this piece of wallpaper?

 

Possible Answers:

\(\displaystyle 6ft^2\)

\(\displaystyle 7ft^2\)

\(\displaystyle 10ft^2\)

\(\displaystyle 8ft^2\)

\(\displaystyle 9ft^2\)

Correct answer:

\(\displaystyle 6ft^2\)

Explanation:

This problem asks us to calculate the amount of space that the wallpaper will cover. The amount of space that something covers can be described as its area. In this case area is calculated by using the formula \(\displaystyle A=l \times w\)

\(\displaystyle A=3\times2\)

\(\displaystyle A=6ft^2\)

Example Question #212 : Quadrilaterals

Annie has a piece of wallpaper that is \(\displaystyle 5ft\) by \(\displaystyle 5ft\). How much of a wall can be covered by this piece of wallpaper?

 

Possible Answers:

\(\displaystyle 25ft^2\)

\(\displaystyle 27ft^2\)

\(\displaystyle 26ft^2\)

\(\displaystyle 28ft^2\)

\(\displaystyle 24ft^2\)

Correct answer:

\(\displaystyle 25ft^2\)

Explanation:

This problem asks us to calculate the amount of space that the wallpaper will cover. The amount of space that something covers can be described as its area. In this case area is calculated by using the formula \(\displaystyle A=l \times w\)

\(\displaystyle A=5\times5\)

\(\displaystyle A=25ft^2\)

Example Question #222 : Geometry

Annie has a piece of wallpaper that is \(\displaystyle 10ft\) by \(\displaystyle 9ft\). How much of a wall can be covered by this piece of wallpaper?

 

Possible Answers:

\(\displaystyle 87ft^2\)

\(\displaystyle 88ft^2\)

\(\displaystyle 89ft^2\)

\(\displaystyle 90ft^2\)

\(\displaystyle 91ft^2\)

Correct answer:

\(\displaystyle 90ft^2\)

Explanation:

This problem asks us to calculate the amount of space that the wallpaper will cover. The amount of space that something covers can be described as its area. In this case area is calculated by using the formula \(\displaystyle A=l \times w\)

\(\displaystyle A=10\times9\)

\(\displaystyle A=90ft^2\)

Example Question #221 : Plane Geometry

Annie has a piece of wallpaper that is \(\displaystyle 9ft\) by \(\displaystyle 4ft\). How much of a wall can be covered by this piece of wallpaper?

 

Possible Answers:

\(\displaystyle 32ft^2\)

\(\displaystyle 34ft^2\)

\(\displaystyle 33ft^2\)

\(\displaystyle 35ft^2\)

\(\displaystyle 36ft^2\)

Correct answer:

\(\displaystyle 36ft^2\)

Explanation:

This problem asks us to calculate the amount of space that the wallpaper will cover. The amount of space that something covers can be described as its area. In this case area is calculated by using the formula \(\displaystyle A=l \times w\)

\(\displaystyle A=9\times4\)

\(\displaystyle A=36ft^2\)

Example Question #222 : Plane Geometry

Annie has a piece of wallpaper that is \(\displaystyle 7ft\) by \(\displaystyle 6ft\). How much of a wall can be covered by this piece of wallpaper?

 

Possible Answers:

\(\displaystyle 42ft^2\)

\(\displaystyle 44ft^2\)

\(\displaystyle 43ft^2\)

\(\displaystyle 45ft^2\)

\(\displaystyle 41ft^2\)

Correct answer:

\(\displaystyle 42ft^2\)

Explanation:

This problem asks us to calculate the amount of space that the wallpaper will cover. The amount of space that something covers can be described as its area. In this case area is calculated by using the formula \(\displaystyle A=l \times w\)

\(\displaystyle A=7\times6\)

\(\displaystyle A=42ft^2\)

Example Question #213 : Quadrilaterals

Annie has a piece of wallpaper that is \(\displaystyle 5ft\) by \(\displaystyle 8ft\). How much of a wall can be covered by this piece of wallpaper?

 

Possible Answers:

\(\displaystyle 36ft^2\)

\(\displaystyle 37ft^2\)

\(\displaystyle 39ft^2\)

\(\displaystyle 40ft^2\)

\(\displaystyle 38ft^2\)

Correct answer:

\(\displaystyle 40ft^2\)

Explanation:

This problem asks us to calculate the amount of space that the wallpaper will cover. The amount of space that something covers can be described as its area. In this case area is calculated by using the formula \(\displaystyle A=l \times w\)

\(\displaystyle A=5\times8\)

\(\displaystyle A=40ft^2\)

Example Question #211 : Plane Geometry

Joe has a piece of wallpaper that is \(\displaystyle 3ft\) by \(\displaystyle 3ft\). How much of a wall can be covered by this piece of wallpaper?

 

Possible Answers:

\(\displaystyle 5ft^2\)

\(\displaystyle 8ft^2\)

\(\displaystyle 6ft^2\)

\(\displaystyle 7ft^2\)

\(\displaystyle 9ft^2\)

Correct answer:

\(\displaystyle 9ft^2\)

Explanation:

This problem asks us to calculate the amount of space that the wallpaper will cover. The amount of space that something covers can be described as its area. In this case area is calculated by using the formula \(\displaystyle A=l \times w\)

\(\displaystyle A=3\times3\)

\(\displaystyle A=9ft^2\)

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