Math Problem Statement
A rectangle is 19 feet long and 3 feet wide. Find its area.
Solution
To find the area of a rectangle, we use the formula:
In this case, the length is 19 feet and the width is 3 feet. Thus,
The correct answer is A: 57 square feet.
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Here are 5 related questions to explore:
- What is the perimeter of the rectangle?
- How would the area change if the length were doubled?
- How do you find the area of other shapes like triangles and circles?
- If the dimensions of the rectangle were in meters instead of feet, how would you convert the area to square meters?
- How does the formula for the area of a rectangle relate to the area of a parallelogram?
Tip: Remember, the area of any rectangle is always the product of its length and width, so if you know these two dimensions, you can always calculate the area easily.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Geometry
Area Calculation
Formulas
Area of a rectangle = Length × Width
Theorems
Area theorem for rectangles
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 4-6