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Area of Rectangles and Parallelograms

Calculate the area of various rectangles and parallelograms using given dimensions.

Grade 5 Math GeometryArea of Rectangles and Parallelograms
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CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.5.G.A.1CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.5.MD.C.5

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Area of Rectangles and Parallelograms

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Read each question carefully and calculate the area of the given shapes. Show your work.

1. Find the area of a rectangle with a length of 8 cm and a width of 5 cm.

8 cm5 cm

2. A rectangular garden has a length of 12 meters and a width of 7 meters. What is its area?

12 m7 m

3. Calculate the area of a parallelogram with a base of 10 inches and a height of 6 inches.

10 in6 in

4. A parallelogram has a base of 15 feet and a height of 9 feet. What is its area?

15 ft9 ft

5. The formula for the area of a rectangle is Area = length ×  .

6. The formula for the area of a parallelogram is Area = base ×  .

7. Which of the following units would be used to measure area?

a

cm

b

cm²

c

cm³

d

cm/s

8. A rectangular rug has an area of 48 square feet. If its length is 8 feet, what is its width?

9. A parallelogram-shaped garden has an area of 72 square meters. If its height is 8 meters, what is the length of its base?