Geometry & MeasuresStudy Notes

Worked Example 1: Rectangle

Part of Area of Rectangles & Triangles · GCSE GCSE Mathematics revision

This study notes covers Worked Example 1: Rectangle within Area of Rectangles & Triangles for GCSE Mathematics. Revise Area of Rectangles & Triangles in Geometry & Measures for GCSE Mathematics with 12 exam-style questions and 6 flashcards. This topic appears regularly enough that it should still be part of a steady revision cycle. It is section 4 of 8 in this topic. Use this study notes to connect the idea to the wider topic before moving on to questions and flashcards.

Topic position

Section 4 of 8

Practice

12 questions

Recall

6 flashcards

Worked Example 1: Rectangle

Find the area of a rectangle with length 8 cm and width 5 cm.

Step 1 Write the formula

Area = length × width

Step 2 Substitute and calculate

Area = 8 × 5 = 40 cm²

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Why is Triangle Area = ½ × Rectangle?Worked Example 2: Triangle What is Area?The Key Formulas

Practice Questions for Area of Rectangles & Triangles

Which formula gives the area of a rectangle with length l and width w?

A. 2(l + w)
B. l + w
C. l × w
D. (1/2) × l × w

1 markfoundation

Explain why the area formula for a triangle uses the perpendicular height rather than the slant height.

2 markshigher

Quick Recall Flashcards

Rectangle Area

Area = length × width (A = l × w)

Triangle Area

Area = ½ × base × perpendicular height (A = ½bh)

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Why is Triangle Area = ½ × Rectangle?

Worked Example 2: Triangle