Question

Which statement correctly describes how area is determined?

Options

• By measuring the boundary length

• By counting unit squares within the boundary

• By multiplying the number of sides

• By adding all side lengths

Answer 1

By counting unit squares within the boundary

Explanation:

Area is fundamentally determined by counting the number of unit squares (1 cm × 1 cm or 1 m × 1 m) that fit within the boundary of a closed shape.