Question

which rectangle has the greatest area?
choose 1 answer:
a
b
how do we know which rectangle has the greatest area?
choose 1 answer:
a it is the tallest.
b it covers the most space.
c it has the most columns of square units.

Explanation:

Step1: Count the number of unit squares in each rectangle

• For rectangle A: \(5\times3 = 15\) unit squares.
• For rectangle B: \(6\times2=12\) unit squares.

Since \(15>12\), rectangle A has a greater area.

Step2: Recall the definition of area

Area measures the amount of space a two - dimensional shape covers.

Answer:

A. The first rectangle (A) has the greatest area.
B. It covers the most space.