Learning Activity Sheet 6 Solving Problems Involving Area Solve the following problems. Label your answer. 1. The tabletop measures 2 m by 1 m. What is the area of the glass top needed for the table? 2. Karla needs a 3 cm by 9 cm piece of cardboard. May needs a 4 cm by 8 cm piece of cardboard. Who needs a larger piece of cardboard?
Answer (1)
1. The tabletop measures 2 m by 1 m. Area = Length × Width = 2 m × 1 m = 2 m²2. Karla: 3 cm × 9 cm = 27 cm² May: 4 cm × 8 cm = 32 cm² Answer: May needs the larger piece of cardboard.
