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area word problems

1. a square playground has an area of 36 square meters. how long is one side?

a. 12 meters
b. 18 meters
c. 9 meters
d. 6 meters

1. a rectangular classroom carpet is 7 feet long and 3 feet wide. what is the area of the carpet?

a. 21 square feet
b. 10 square feet
c. 14 square feet
d. 42 square feet

Explanation:

Step1: Solve for square side length

For a square, $\text{Area} = s^2$, so $s = \sqrt{\text{Area}} = \sqrt{36} = 6$ meters.

Step2: Calculate rectangle area

For a rectangle, $\text{Area} = l \times w = 7 \times 3 = 21$ square feet.

Answer:

1. D. 6 meters
2. A. 21 square feet