Let’s solve this step by step.
We are given a rectangle with:
- Length (l) = 5 cm
- Width (w) = 2 cm
The most common thing to find for a rectangle like this is either the
area or the
perimeter. Since no specific question was asked, but in school problems like this, they usually want you to find the
area unless stated otherwise.
But let’s check both — just to be sure we’re doing what’s expected.
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First, let’s calculate the
area of the rectangle.
Area of a rectangle = length × width
So, Area = 5 cm × 2 cm =
10 cm²
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Now, let’s also calculate the
perimeter, just in case.
Perimeter of a rectangle = 2 × (length + width)
So, Perimeter = 2 × (5 cm + 2 cm) = 2 × 7 cm =
14 cm
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Since the problem didn’t specify which one to find, but in most basic math contexts when only dimensions are given and no other instruction,
area is the default expectation.
Also, looking at how the values are labeled (l and w), it’s very likely they want the area.
Let me double-check my multiplication:
5 × 2 = 10 → correct.
Units: cm × cm = cm² → correct.
Final Answer:
10 cm²
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of area and perimeter of a rectangle.