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reasoning check: a rectangular garden bed has length 8 cm and width 6 cm. Find its area.

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MCQ

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practice

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Topic

Mensuration and calculation

Question

  1. A. 48 cm^2
  2. B. 48 cm
  3. C. 53 cm^2
  4. D. 43 cm^2

Answer

The correct answer is 48 cm^2.

Explanation

Trace the calculation before choosing. The verified method for Angles, maps, scale drawings and bearings gives 48 cm^2; no later explanation is allowed to change that value.

Common mistake

Angles, maps, scale drawings and bearings common mistake 1

Writing a final answer without showing the method that justifies it. This can weaken answers for: [Foundation and Higher] Interpret maps, scale drawings and bearings, including compass bearings and three-figure bearings..

Show the method first, then give the final answer in the required form. Apply this directly to Angles, maps, scale drawings and bearings.

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