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A rectangular field measures 200 m by 150 m. Calculate the area of the field in square meters and convert it to hectares.

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A rectangular field measures 200 m by 150 m. Calculate the area of the field in square meters and convert it to hectares.

Answer

The area of the field is calculated by multiplying the length by the width: 200 m x 150 m = 30,000 m². To convert this to hectares, divide by 10,000, resulting in 3 hectares.

Explanation

This question assesses the ability to calculate area and convert units, specifically from square meters to hectares. It tests both numerical skills and understanding of area measurement.

Common mistake

Misunderstanding Scales

Students often confuse the scale of a map with the actual distance it represents, leading to incorrect interpretations of distances.

To fix this, practice using scale bars on maps and converting the scale to real-world distances by measuring and calculating based on the scale provided.

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