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How to Calculate the Area of a Rectangle: A Guide for High School Students

To calculate the area of a Rectangle multiply its length by its width.

Formula:  Area = Length × Width  (also written A = l × w)The result is always expressed in square units. If the sides are in centimeters, the area is in cm².Example: A rectangle with a length of 8 cm and a width of 5 cm has an area of 8 × 5 = 40 cm².

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