This math topic focuses on calculating the area of rectangles, a foundational concept in geometry. It includes problems where students must determine how many square units (in various dimensions like kilometers, inches, meters, and feet) a rectangle covers. Different questions provide practice in applying the area formula to various real-world and abstract scenarios, enhancing both procedural and conceptual understanding of how to determine the area of rectangles. This topic is structured at an introductory level, making it suitable for beginners.

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Area of a Rectangle - Concept Intro Worksheet

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Math worksheet on 'Area of a Rectangle - Concept Intro (Level 2)'. Part of a broader unit on 'Area Intro' Learn online: app.mobius.academy/math/units/area_intro/
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An svg image showing a math problem
Find the number of 1ft by 1ft squares this rectangle covers
a A LaTex expression showing 6\text{ft} to the power of 2
b A LaTex expression showing 8\text{ft} to the power of 2
c A LaTex expression showing 16\text{ft} to the power of 2
d A LaTex expression showing 15\text{ft} to the power of 2
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An svg image showing a math problem
Find the number of 1in by 1in squares this rectangle covers
a A LaTex expression showing 7\text{in} to the power of 2
b A LaTex expression showing 10\text{in} to the power of 2
c A LaTex expression showing 14\text{in} to the power of 2
d A LaTex expression showing 21\text{in} to the power of 2
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An svg image showing a math problem
Find the number of 1m by 1m squares this rectangle covers
a A LaTex expression showing 28\text{m} to the power of 2
b A LaTex expression showing 9\text{m} to the power of 2
c A LaTex expression showing 18\text{m} to the power of 2
d A LaTex expression showing 6\text{m} to the power of 2
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An svg image showing a math problem
Find the number of 1km by 1km squares this rectangle covers
a A LaTex expression showing 90\text{km} to the power of 2
b A LaTex expression showing 12\text{km} to the power of 2
c A LaTex expression showing 36\text{km} to the power of 2
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An svg image showing a math problem
Find the number of 1in by 1in squares this rectangle covers
a A LaTex expression showing 12\text{in} to the power of 2
b A LaTex expression showing 6\text{in} to the power of 2
c A LaTex expression showing 18\text{in} to the power of 2
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An svg image showing a math problem
Find the number of 1ft by 1ft squares this rectangle covers
a A LaTex expression showing 7\text{ft} to the power of 2
b A LaTex expression showing 10\text{ft} to the power of 2
c A LaTex expression showing 14\text{ft} to the power of 2
d A LaTex expression showing 4\text{ft} to the power of 2
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An svg image showing a math problem
Find the number of 1cm by 1cm squares this rectangle covers
a A LaTex expression showing 20\text{cm} to the power of 2
b A LaTex expression showing 36\text{cm} to the power of 2
c A LaTex expression showing 8\text{cm} to the power of 2
d A LaTex expression showing 10\text{cm} to the power of 2
e A LaTex expression showing 18\text{cm} to the power of 2