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Area of Rectangles and Parallelograms

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

Grade 6 Math GeometryArea of Rectangles and Parallelograms
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3 Short AnswerFill in the BlanksTrue / False

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CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.6.G.A.1

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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 the rectangle below.

10 cm5 cm

Formula: A = l × w

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

3. Calculate the area of the parallelogram shown below.

8 cm4 cm

Formula: A = b × h

4. A parallelogram has a base of 15 inches and a height of 6 inches. What is its area?

5. The area of a rectangle is found by multiplying its   by its  .

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

7. A square is a type of rectangle.

T

True

F

False

8. The height of a parallelogram is always the same as its slanted side.

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True

F

False

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