Area of Rectangle Word Problem Worksheets

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In these free math worksheets, you will learn how to solve word problems that involve the area of rectangles.

How to solve the area of a rectangle word problem?

Read and understand the problem. Identify the information given about the rectangle (length, width, or area).
Look for keywords: Words like “area,” “cover,” “space,” “total,” or “dimensions” often indicate an area problem.
Identify what you need to find: Is it the length, width, or the total area of the rectangle?
Sketch the rectangle, if necessary, and extract the information.
Write down the given measurements: Length and width (or sometimes area) values should be clearly noted.
Make sure all measurements are in the same unit (e.g., centimeters, meters, inches).
Apply the area formula: Area = Length × Width
Substitute the known values (length, width, area) into the formula and find the unknown.

Have a look at this video if you need to learn how to solve area of a rectangle word problems.

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