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Another Look! Practice 6-3
Count how many unit squares cover this figure. Area: Standard Units
You can use standard
units of length to help
measure area.
= 1 square cm
• 10 unit squares cover the figure.
• Each unit square equals 1 square centimeter.
The area of the figure is 10 square centimeters.
In 1–6, each unit square represents a standard unit. Count the shaded
unit squares. Then write the area.
1. 2. 3.
= 1 square cm = 1 square m
= 1 square ft
4. 5. 6.
= 1 square in.
= 1 square cm
= 1 square m
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In 7 and 8, use the diagram at the right.
7. Be Precise What is the area of
Tom’s photo? Explain how you
know which units to use. Ali’s
Sue’s photo
photo
8. What is the area in square inches of
all the photos combined? Explain.
Tom’s
photo
5 1 square in.
9. Is the area of a desk more likely to be 10. Michele has 5 coins worth $0.75 in all.
8 square feet or 8 square inches? Explain. What coins does she have?
11. Higher Order Thinking Sam made the shape at the right
from colored tiles. What is the area of the shape? Explain
how you found your answer.
5 1 square in.
Assessment Practice
12. Each of the unit squares in Shapes A–C represent A B C
1 square meter. Select numbers to tell the area of
each shape.
A B C
1 2 4 6
7 8
Shape A ⬜⬜ square meters
Shape B ⬜⬜ square meters
Shape C ⬜⬜ square meters
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