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Fifth/Geometry

Area Word Problems

Word problems about covering floors, walls, and gardens — students find area in everyday situations.
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Practice Questions

  1. A small rug is 3 feet long and 2 feet wide. What is the area of the rug?
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    6 square feet

  2. A square garden has sides that are 7 meters long. What is the area of the garden?
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    49 square meters

  3. Sarah's bedroom floor is 8 feet long and 5 feet wide. What is the area of her bedroom floor?
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    40 square feet

  4. A rectangular classroom is 10 meters long and 6 meters wide. What is the area of the classroom?
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    60 square meters

Quick Tip
Tip: Area of a rectangle = length × width.
Teacher Resources
Differentiation
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Skill Level

beginner

Estimated Time

15 minutes