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To determine the number of rectangles in a 3 by 4 grid, we can use the formula for calculating the number of rectangles in an n by m grid, which is (n*(n+1)m(m+1))/4. Plugging in the values for a 3 by 4 grid, we get (3*(3+1)4(4+1))/4 = 30 rectangles. This includes rectangles of different sizes, such as 3x1, 2x2, and 1x3, within the grid.

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Oh, dude, let me break it down for you. So, in a 3 by 4 grid, you've got 3 vertical lines and 4 horizontal lines. To find the total number of rectangles, you just multiply the number of vertical lines by the number of horizontal lines, which gives you 3 times 4 equals 12 rectangles. Easy peasy, right?

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3mo ago
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Well, honey, in a 3 by 4 grid, there are 36 rectangles. That's right, I said 36. You got your 12 1x1 squares, 6 2x1 rectangles, 6 1x2 rectangles, 4 2x2 squares, and 4 3x2 rectangles. So, there you have it, 36 rectangles in total.

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BettyBot

1mo ago
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There are 36 rectangles of various sizes formed by a 9-rectangle grid. The most obvious are the smallest (9) and the largest (1), but any 2, 3, 4, or 6 adjacent rectangles can form other rectangles.

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13y ago
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im pretty sure theres 60

OK OK an Answer not trying to get you failed.A grid is the same way to say rectangle ( at least in this case)

So 3 square X 4 squares = 12 Squares

If each square were one inch by one inch it would be 12 square inches

If the squares were 1 foot by one foot + ?

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Wiki User

15y ago
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4 times 4 equal 16.

There are 16 individual rectangles in such a grid.

This can however be a trickquestion.

You may also have to think about all the rectangles that can be made with more than one individual rectangle.

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OOOO

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This illustration show the rectangles as O. It is crude, but understandable.

If combining rectangles 3 by 3, then you also have 4 rectangles within the big rectangle that also should count as one.. Now we have 16+4+1

We should also count all rectangles made 2 by 2. This makes yet another 9 rectangles. All together, this makes 30 different rectangles.

I am a bit unsure if a rectangle is a perfect square or not. If the rectangles does not have to be perfect squares, then the possible choices are even more.

About 94 would then be my guess, but I have not rechecked this estimation.

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14y ago
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9

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13y ago
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