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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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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 Congruence and similarity calculations gives 48 cm^2; no later explanation is allowed to change that value.

Common mistake

Congruence and similarity calculations common mistake 1

Writing a final answer without showing the method that justifies it. This can weaken answers for: [Higher only] Include relationships between lengths, areas and volumes in similar figures..

Show the method first, then give the final answer in the required form. Apply this directly to Congruence and similarity calculations.

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