Are you ready to learn about area? Check out this area animation. Pay careful attention to the difference between perimeter and area.

If you want, you may review the perimeter animation.

Here's an explorationon measuring area for you to try out. Good luck!

Instructions

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CProblem Solving Challenge

Here is a challenge to test your skills.You will be designing the dimensions of a ballroom. According to the contest's requirements, the planning committee wants the 1st design to fit the largest number of people possible and the 2nd design to fit the smallest number of people possible. How will these explorations on area help you in designing the floor plans?

Don't forget to print out you worksheet.