A rectangular playground is 12 meters long and 7 meters wide. What is its area in square meters?

Step-by-step solution

1. 1. Recall the formula for the area of a rectangle: $\text{Area}=\text{length}\times \text{width}$.
2. 2. Substitute the given dimensions: $12\text{ m}\times 7\text{ m}$.
3. 3. Multiply: $12\times 7=84$.
4. 4. Express the result with correct units: $84$ square meters.

Concept tested: Area of rectangle

Published 7 October 2026 · How this solution was prepared and checked