A flag has an area of 12 square feet. Explain what this sentence means.

Question

I do not have any description for this question. I just need help.

Answer 1

Although most flags are rectangular, Vicky has a point about triangular ones as well.

 

A possible answer might look as such:  this could mean it might be a rectangle that is 3 feet by 4 feet or an isosceles triangle with base 4 feet  and height 6 feet.  It could even be an equilateral triangle with each side measuring 4 times the 4th root of 3, but that one is least likely since the measurement is irrational.  I would not use a formula to answer the question since it seems to be trying to see whether you understand the concept of area itself. 

 

I would think an answer like this is even more intriguing: Put two right triangles together so that each has one side 3 feet and the other side 4 feet to form a rectangle.  Their area should be 12 square feet.

Answer 2

Area of the flag is 12 square feet, i.e if it's a rectangl, area = 12=width * length; if it's a triangle, area =12 = 1/2 *base *height