Comparing Area Is More of a Conceptual Challenge for Students

question 8

Multiple Choice

Comparing area is more of a conceptual challenge for students than comparing length measures.Identify the statement that represents one reason for this confusion.

• A)Area is a measure of two-dimensional space inside a region.
• B)Direct comparison of two areas is not always possible.
• C)Rearranging areas into different shapes does not affect the amount of area.
• D)Area and perimeter formulas are often used interchangeably.

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Definitions:

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