Area from rows of unit squares
Count the rows and the squares in each row to find the area.
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A rectangular banner has 4 rows of 2 unit squares. What is its area in square units? Write the number only.
Answer: 8
A rectangular garden has 3 rows of 2 unit squares. What is its area in square units? Write the number only.
Answer: 6
A rectangular poster has 3 rows of 4 unit squares. What is its area in square units? Write the number only.
Answer: 12
Tip: Count the rows and the squares in each row to find the area.
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