SSAT Elementary Level Math : Quadrilaterals

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #5 : Solve Real World And Mathematical Problems Involving Area: Ccss.Math.Content.3.Md.C.7b

What is the area of the rectangle? 

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Possible Answers:

\(\displaystyle 34in^2\)

\(\displaystyle 33in^2\)

\(\displaystyle 32in^2\)

\(\displaystyle 36in^2\)

\(\displaystyle 35in^2\)

Correct answer:

\(\displaystyle 36in^2\)

Explanation:

The formula to find area is \(\displaystyle A=l\times w\). We are given the length and the width from the problem, so we can plug those values into our equation and solve. 

\(\displaystyle 9\times4=36in^2\)

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

Example Question #6 : Solve Real World And Mathematical Problems Involving Area: Ccss.Math.Content.3.Md.C.7b

What is the area of the rectangle? 

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Possible Answers:

\(\displaystyle 50in^2\)

\(\displaystyle 48in^2\)

\(\displaystyle 44in^2\)

\(\displaystyle 42in^2\)

\(\displaystyle 46in^2\)

Correct answer:

\(\displaystyle 48in^2\)

Explanation:

The formula to find area is \(\displaystyle A=l\times w\). We are given the length and the width from the problem, so we can plug those values into our equation and solve. 

\(\displaystyle 12\times4=48in^2\)

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

Example Question #7 : Solve Real World And Mathematical Problems Involving Area: Ccss.Math.Content.3.Md.C.7b

What is the area of the rectangle? 

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Possible Answers:

\(\displaystyle 98in^2\)

\(\displaystyle 97in^2\)

\(\displaystyle 99in^2\)

\(\displaystyle 95in^2\)

\(\displaystyle 96in^2\)

Correct answer:

\(\displaystyle 96in^2\)

Explanation:

The formula to find area is \(\displaystyle A=l\times w\). We are given the length and the width from the problem, so we can plug those values into our equation and solve. 

\(\displaystyle 12\times8=96in^2\)

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

Example Question #6 : Solve Real World And Mathematical Problems Involving Area: Ccss.Math.Content.3.Md.C.7b

What is the area of the rectangle? 


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Possible Answers:

\(\displaystyle 86in^2\)

\(\displaystyle 78in^2\)

\(\displaystyle 88in^2\)

\(\displaystyle 82in^2\)

\(\displaystyle 80in^2\)

Correct answer:

\(\displaystyle 80in^2\)

Explanation:

The formula to find area is \(\displaystyle A=l\times w\). We are given the length and the width from the problem, so we can plug those values into our equation and solve. 

\(\displaystyle 10\times8=80in^2\)

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

Example Question #151 : Geometric Measurement: Understanding Concepts Of Area And Relating Area To Multiplication And To Addition

What is the area of the rectangle? 

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Possible Answers:

\(\displaystyle 28in^2\)

\(\displaystyle 22in^2\)

\(\displaystyle 24in^2\)

\(\displaystyle 20in^2\)

\(\displaystyle 30in^2\)

Correct answer:

\(\displaystyle 20in^2\)

Explanation:

The formula to find area is \(\displaystyle A=l\times w\). We are given the length and the width from the problem, so we can plug those values into our equation and solve. 

\(\displaystyle 10\times2=20in^2\)

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

Example Question #11 : Solve Real World And Mathematical Problems Involving Area: Ccss.Math.Content.3.Md.C.7b

What is the area of the rectangle? 

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Possible Answers:

\(\displaystyle 8in^2\)

\(\displaystyle 6in^2\)

\(\displaystyle 9in^2\)

\(\displaystyle 7in^2\)

\(\displaystyle 5in^2\)

Correct answer:

\(\displaystyle 6in^2\)

Explanation:

The formula to find area is \(\displaystyle A=l\times w\). We are given the length and the width from the problem, so we can plug those values into our equation and solve. 

\(\displaystyle 3\times2=6in^2\)

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

Example Question #112 : How To Find The Area Of A Rectangle

Emily is digging a garden in her backyard that is \(\displaystyle 7\) meters long and \(\displaystyle 4\) meters wide. What is the area of her garden? 

Possible Answers:

\(\displaystyle 32m^2\)

\(\displaystyle 28m^2\)

\(\displaystyle 24m^2\)

\(\displaystyle 20m^2\)

\(\displaystyle 16m^2\)

Correct answer:

\(\displaystyle 28m^2\)

Explanation:

The formula to find area is \(\displaystyle A=l\times w\). We are given the length and the width from the problem, so we can plug those values into our equation and solve. 

\(\displaystyle 7\times4=28m^2\)

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

Example Question #113 : How To Find The Area Of A Rectangle

Tim is going to retile his bathroom floor. His bathroom is \(\displaystyle 4\) meters long and \(\displaystyle 3\) meters wide. What is the area that he will retile? 

Possible Answers:

\(\displaystyle 14m^2\)

\(\displaystyle 12m^2\)

\(\displaystyle 16m^2\)

\(\displaystyle 13m^2\)

\(\displaystyle 15m^2\)

Correct answer:

\(\displaystyle 12m^2\)

Explanation:

The formula to find area is \(\displaystyle A=l\times w\). We are given the length and the width from the problem, so we can plug those values into our equation and solve. 

\(\displaystyle 4\times3=12m^2\)

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

Example Question #114 : How To Find The Area Of A Rectangle

Charlie just moved into a new house with a fenced in yard. The fence is \(\displaystyle 10\) meters long and \(\displaystyle 7\) meters wide. What is the area of his yard? 

Possible Answers:

\(\displaystyle 100m^2\)

\(\displaystyle 60m^2\)

\(\displaystyle 90m^2\)

\(\displaystyle 80m^2\)

\(\displaystyle 70m^2\)

Correct answer:

\(\displaystyle 70m^2\)

Explanation:

The formula to find area is \(\displaystyle A=l\times w\). We are given the length and the width from the problem, so we can plug those values into our equation and solve. 

\(\displaystyle 10\times7=70m^2\)

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

Example Question #115 : How To Find The Area Of A Rectangle

There is a park in Hannah's new neighborhood that is \(\displaystyle 12\) meters long and \(\displaystyle 11\) meters wide. What is the area of the park? 

Possible Answers:

\(\displaystyle 134m^2\)

\(\displaystyle 121m^2\)

\(\displaystyle 100m^2\)

\(\displaystyle 132m^2\)

\(\displaystyle 136m^2\)

Correct answer:

\(\displaystyle 132m^2\)

Explanation:

The formula to find area is \(\displaystyle A=l\times w\). We are given the length and the width from the problem, so we can plug those values into our equation and solve. 

\(\displaystyle 12\times11=132m^2\)

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

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