SSAT Elementary Level Math : How to find the area of a rectangle

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #241 : How To Find The Area Of A Rectangle

What is the area of the rectangle? 

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Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

We can find the area by counting the squares within the rectangle. There are  squares. 

We can also multiply the length and the width to find the area. 

*Area is the number of square units inside a shape, which is why area is always written with square units. 

Example Question #242 : How To Find The Area Of A Rectangle

What is the area of the rectangle? 

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Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

We can find the area by counting the squares within the rectangle. There are  squares. 

We can also multiply the length and the width to find the area. 

*Area is the number of square units inside a shape, which is why area is always written with square units. 

Example Question #243 : How To Find The Area Of A Rectangle

What is the area of the rectangle? 

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Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

We can find the area by counting the squares within the rectangle. There are  squares. 

We can also multiply the length and the width to find the area. 

*Area is the number of square units inside a shape, which is why area is always written with square units. 

Example Question #244 : How To Find The Area Of A Rectangle

What is the area of the rectangle? 

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Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

We can find the area by counting the squares within the rectangle. There are  squares. 

We can also multiply the length and the width to find the area. 

*Area is the number of square units inside a shape, which is why area is always written with square units. 

Example Question #245 : How To Find The Area Of A Rectangle

What is the area of the rectangle? 

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Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

We can find the area by counting the squares within the rectangle. There are  squares. 

We can also multiply the length and the width to find the area. 

*Area is the number of square units inside a shape, which is why area is always written with square units. 

Example Question #251 : Measurement & Data

What is the area of the rectangle? 

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Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

We can find the area by counting the squares within the rectangle. There are  squares. 

We can also multiply the length and the width to find the area. 

*Area is the number of square units inside a shape, which is why area is always written with square units. 

Example Question #252 : Measurement & Data

What is the area of the rectangle? 

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Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

We can find the area by counting the squares within the rectangle. There are  squares. 

We can also multiply the length and the width to find the area. 

*Area is the number of square units inside a shape, which is why area is always written with square units. 

Example Question #253 : Measurement & Data

What is the area of the rectangle? 

11x1

 

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

We can find the area by counting the squares within the rectangle. There are  squares. 

We can also multiply the length and the width to find the area. 

*Area is the number of square units inside a shape, which is why area is always written with square units. 

Example Question #254 : Measurement & Data

What is the area of the rectangle? 

11x9 

 

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

We can find the area by counting the squares within the rectangle. There are  squares. 

We can also multiply the length and the width to find the area. 

*Area is the number of square units inside a shape, which is why area is always written with square units. 

Example Question #1621 : Common Core Math: Grade 3

What is the area of the rectangle? 

10x2 

 

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

We can find the area by counting the squares within the rectangle. There are  squares. 

We can also multiply the length and the width to find the area. 

*Area is the number of square units inside a shape, which is why area is always written with square units. 

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