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Thus, the number of total squares in the 6 cm
rectangle = 6 × 4 = 24

Since area of one square is 1 sq. cm, therefore,

area of the rectangle is 24 sq. cm. 4 cm

Also, the product of length × breadth

= 6 cm × 4 cm 1 cm
1 cm
= 24 sq. cm

\ Area of the rectangle = Length × Breadth or l × b

Area
Moreover, Length =
Breadth
Area A A
and Breadth = or l = and b =
Length b l

Area of a Square

We know that the square is a special condition of a Side

rectangle. A rectangle with equal length and breadth is

known as a square.
Side Side
In this case, length = Side as well as breadth = Side

\ Area of a square = Side × Side
Side

Example 3: Find the area of a rectangle whose length and breadth
are 14 cm and 8 cm respectively.

Solution: We have length = 14 cm and breadth = 8 cm

\ Area of the rectangle = l × b = 14 cm × 8 cm

= 112 sq. cm

Example 4: Find the area of square whose each side is 12 cm.

Solution: Given the side of a square = 12 cm

\ Area of the square = Side × Side = 12 cm × 12 cm

= 144 sq. cm

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