ParaPro Geometry and Measurement

Question 1

A rectangular classroom is 30 feet long and 24 feet wide. What is the area of the classroom?

Accepted Answer

720 square feet

Answer

Area of a rectangle = length × width = 30 × 24 = 720 square feet.

Question 2

A student wants to find the perimeter of a square with a side length of 7 inches. What is the perimeter?

Accepted Answer

28 inches

Answer

The perimeter of a square = 4 × side = 4 × 7 = 28 inches.

Question 3

How many inches are in 3.5 feet?

Accepted Answer

42 inches

Answer

Since 1 foot = 12 inches, 3.5 × 12 = 42 inches.

Question 4

A triangle has a base of 10 cm and a height of 6 cm. What is its area?

Accepted Answer

30 square cm

Answer

Area of a triangle = ½ × base × height = ½ × 10 × 6 = 30 square cm.

Question 5

Which of the following best describes a right angle?

Accepted Answer

An angle that measures exactly 90°

Answer

A right angle measures exactly 90 degrees, forming a perfect corner.

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