The rectangle was cut into 8 equal pieces. Find the area of a rectangle if the area of one eighth of it is 5 cm2.

To solve this task, remember, in order to find the number by its part, expressed as a fraction, you need to divide this number by a fraction. Let’s calculate what the area of the rectangle is, knowing that the area of its 1/8 of the part is 5 square cm.

5: 1/8 = 5 * 8 = 40 square centimeters.

Answer: 40 sq. Cm.



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