Area Exercises

Can the area of a hexagon be calculated?

Hint

A hexagon is a six-sided 2D shape.

Can the area of a cube be calculated?

Hint

A cube is a six-faced 3D solid.

Why is grams² not a valid unit for area?

Hint

What are grams used to measure?

From the list in³, kg², cm², mL², units, light-years², min², ft, yd², and miles², which are valid units for area?

Hint

Consider the unit itself and its exponent.

From the list ft², sec, units², in, cm³, km^-1, mg², mm², lb², oz², and meters, which are valid units for area?

Hint

What does the unit itself measure? What is the exponent on the unit?