AREA What is Area? • Area is the number of square units needed to cover a flat surface. How to calculate the area of rectangles and squares: • The area of rectangles and squares is equal to the length multiplied by the width. To calculate the area uses the formula Area = Length x Width Example: Area = Length x Width A = 24 x 6 A = 144 in © Copyright NewPath Learning. All Rights Reserved. Permission is granted for the purchaser to print copies for non-commercial educational purposes only. Visit us at www.NewPathLearning.com.
Try this! Use the formula A= l x w to find the area of these two rectangles. © Copyright NewPath Learning. All Rights Reserved. Permission is granted for the purchaser to print copies for non-commercial educational purposes only. Visit us at www.NewPathLearning.com.