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First you measure the width and then the lenght then multiply it. length times width.
appropriate unit to measure the width of a textbook = ce ntimeters
In a rectangle,the longest side(bottom) is always the length.The width is always the shorter one.
A tape measure
with a tape measure. the CSA
measure it
-- Measure the height.-- Measure the width at the top.-- Measure the width at the bottom.Area = (1/2) x (height) x (width-at-the-top plus width-at-the-bottom)
measure them.
Width refers to the base of a geometric shape. Height is from top to bottom, while length and width, which are interchangable, are strictly side to side on the bottom.
Given what? Probably measure it
First you measure the width and then the lenght then multiply it. length times width.
you should measure bothe the height and width of the space in inches.
If it's rectangular, you multiply length x width. So yes, in that case you need to determine both measurements - for example length and width.
You should measure the height and the width of the smace in inches.
You should definately measure the space that you have to work with.
You could measure a field by using tools such as a measuring tape or surveying equipment to calculate its length and width. Then, multiply the length by the width to determine the area of the field in square units.
Allotments are typically measured in square feet or square meters. To measure an allotment, you can use a measuring tape or a measuring wheel to determine the length and width of the area. Multiply the length by the width to calculate the total area of the allotment.