Question detail
reasoning check: a rectangular garden bed has length 8 cm and width 6 cm. Find its area.
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MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
Ratio, proportion and rates of change
Question
- A. 48 cm^2
- B. 48 cm
- C. 53 cm^2
- D. 43 cm^2
Answer
The correct answer is 48 cm^2.
Explanation
Trace the calculation before choosing. The verified method for Units and compound units gives 48 cm^2; no later explanation is allowed to change that value.
Common mistake
Units and compound units common mistake 1
Writing a final answer without showing the method that justifies it. This can weaken answers for: [Foundation and Higher] Change freely between related standard units and compound units in numerical contexts..
Show the method first, then give the final answer in the required form. Apply this directly to Units and compound units.
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