Draw a rectangle 6 cm long and 2 times shorter. Find the area of the rectangle

Assuming "2 times shorter" means half as long, the width is 6 cm ÷ 2 = 3 cm.

How to draw:

• Draw a horizontal line 6 cm long.
• From one end, draw a vertical line 3 cm tall.
• Complete the rectangle.

Area:

• A = length × width = 6 cm × 3 cm = 18 cm².

Answer: 18 square centimeters. Note: "2 times shorter" is informal; it effectively means half the length here.