How many smaller rectangles are in an area model that represents 27*83? Why? what are their dimensions?

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Hassan

22 October, 11:11

How many smaller rectangles are in an area model that represents 27*83? Why? what are their dimensions?

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Jake Mcguire · Answer 1

There would be 27 x 83 = 2241 unit rectangles in this area model.

Each one would have a height = 1, and a width equal to 1. (essentially a unit square)

The larger rectangle would fit 27 unit rectangles across, and 83 rectangles down