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<p>The base area of a cuboid refers to the area of the flat rectangular surface. A cuboid is a three-dimensional shape with six rectangular faces, and the base area is usually considered the area of one of its rectangular faces.</p>
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<p>The base area of a cuboid refers to the area of the flat rectangular surface. A cuboid is a three-dimensional shape with six rectangular faces, and the base area is usually considered the area of one of its rectangular faces.</p>
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<h2>What is the Base Area of a Cuboid?</h2>
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<h2>What is the Base Area of a Cuboid?</h2>
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<p>The<a>base</a>area<a>of</a>a cuboid is simply the area of one of its rectangular faces.</p>
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<p>The<a>base</a>area<a>of</a>a cuboid is simply the area of one of its rectangular faces.</p>
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<p>A cuboid is a 3-dimensional shape with six rectangular faces. The surface area of a cuboid is the total space covered by all its rectangular faces.</p>
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<p>A cuboid is a 3-dimensional shape with six rectangular faces. The surface area of a cuboid is the total space covered by all its rectangular faces.</p>
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<h2>What is the Base Area of a Cuboid Formula?</h2>
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<h2>What is the Base Area of a Cuboid Formula?</h2>
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<p>The base of a cuboid is a rectangle, so we can use the<a>formula</a>for the area of a rectangle to find the base area.</p>
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<p>The base of a cuboid is a rectangle, so we can use the<a>formula</a>for the area of a rectangle to find the base area.</p>
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<p>The formula for the base area is length × width. In this formula, length and width are the dimensions of the base.</p>
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<p>The formula for the base area is length × width. In this formula, length and width are the dimensions of the base.</p>
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<h2>How to Find the Base Area of a Cuboid?</h2>
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<h2>How to Find the Base Area of a Cuboid?</h2>
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<p>The base area of the cuboid formula is length × width. This formula can be used to find the base area by following these steps:</p>
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<p>The base area of the cuboid formula is length × width. This formula can be used to find the base area by following these steps:</p>
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<p><strong>Step 1:</strong>First, determine the length and width of the cuboid's base and denote them as l and w, respectively.</p>
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<p><strong>Step 1:</strong>First, determine the length and width of the cuboid's base and denote them as l and w, respectively.</p>
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<p><strong>Step 2:</strong>Multiply the length by the width to find the base area of the cuboid using the formula l × w.</p>
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<p><strong>Step 2:</strong>Multiply the length by the width to find the base area of the cuboid using the formula l × w.</p>
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<p><strong>Step 3:</strong>Write the answer with<a>square</a>units.</p>
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<p><strong>Step 3:</strong>Write the answer with<a>square</a>units.</p>
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<p>For example, if the base of a cuboid has a length of 5 cm and a width of 3 cm, find the base area:</p>
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<p>For example, if the base of a cuboid has a length of 5 cm and a width of 3 cm, find the base area:</p>
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<p>Base area = l × w = 5 × 3 = 15 cm²</p>
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<p>Base area = l × w = 5 × 3 = 15 cm²</p>
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<h2>Tips and Tricks for the Base Area of the Cuboid</h2>
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<h2>Tips and Tricks for the Base Area of the Cuboid</h2>
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<p>Here are some tips and tricks that help solve the problem easily.</p>
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<p>Here are some tips and tricks that help solve the problem easily.</p>
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<ul><li>Remember, the base is a rectangle.</li>
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<ul><li>Remember, the base is a rectangle.</li>
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</ul><ul><li>Multiply length and width directly.</li>
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</ul><ul><li>Multiply length and width directly.</li>
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</ul><ul><li>Check the units.</li>
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</ul><ul><li>Check the units.</li>
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</ul><ul><li>Don’t confuse with total surface area.</li>
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</ul><ul><li>Don’t confuse with total surface area.</li>
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</ul><h2>Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them on the Base Area of the Cuboid</h2>
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</ul><h2>Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them on the Base Area of the Cuboid</h2>
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<p>When finding the base area of the cuboid, students make small mistakes, which lead to the wrong answer. Here are some common mistakes that can be avoided.</p>
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<p>When finding the base area of the cuboid, students make small mistakes, which lead to the wrong answer. Here are some common mistakes that can be avoided.</p>
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<h3>Problem 1</h3>
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<h3>Problem 1</h3>
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<p>The base of a cuboid has a length of 4 cm and a width of 2 cm. Find the base area.</p>
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<p>The base of a cuboid has a length of 4 cm and a width of 2 cm. Find the base area.</p>
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<p>Okay, lets begin</p>
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<p>Okay, lets begin</p>
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<p>8 cm²</p>
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<p>8 cm²</p>
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<h3>Explanation</h3>
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<h3>Explanation</h3>
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<p>To find the base area of the cuboid, use the formula length × width.</p>
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<p>To find the base area of the cuboid, use the formula length × width.</p>
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<p>Length = 4 cm, Width = 2 cm</p>
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<p>Length = 4 cm, Width = 2 cm</p>
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<p>Base area = 4 × 2 = 8 cm²</p>
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<p>Base area = 4 × 2 = 8 cm²</p>
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<h3>Problem 2</h3>
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<h3>Problem 2</h3>
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<p>A cuboid has a base with dimensions 6 cm by 3 cm. Find the base area.</p>
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<p>A cuboid has a base with dimensions 6 cm by 3 cm. Find the base area.</p>
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<p>Okay, lets begin</p>
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<p>18 cm²</p>
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<p>18 cm²</p>
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<h3>Explanation</h3>
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<h3>Explanation</h3>
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<p>To find the base area for the cuboid: Using the formula for the base area of the cuboid is length × width.</p>
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<p>To find the base area for the cuboid: Using the formula for the base area of the cuboid is length × width.</p>
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<p>Length = 6 cm, Width = 3 cm</p>
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<p>Length = 6 cm, Width = 3 cm</p>
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<p>The base area = 6 × 3 = 18 cm²</p>
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<p>The base area = 6 × 3 = 18 cm²</p>
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<h3>Problem 3</h3>
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<h3>Problem 3</h3>
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<p>The base of a cuboid measures 5 m by 7 m. Find the base area.</p>
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<p>The base of a cuboid measures 5 m by 7 m. Find the base area.</p>
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<p>Okay, lets begin</p>
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<p>35 m²</p>
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<p>35 m²</p>
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<h3>Explanation</h3>
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<p>The base dimensions of the cuboid are 5 m by 7 m.</p>
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<p>The base dimensions of the cuboid are 5 m by 7 m.</p>
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<p>Base area = length × width = 5 × 7 = 35 m²</p>
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<p>Base area = length × width = 5 × 7 = 35 m²</p>
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<h3>Problem 4</h3>
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<h3>Problem 4</h3>
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<p>The base area of a cuboid is 24 cm². If the width is 4 cm, find the length.</p>
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<p>The base area of a cuboid is 24 cm². If the width is 4 cm, find the length.</p>
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<p>Length = 6 cm</p>
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<p>Length = 6 cm</p>
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<h3>Explanation</h3>
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<p>To find the length, use the base area formula: Base area = length × width.</p>
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<p>To find the length, use the base area formula: Base area = length × width.</p>
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<p>24 = length × 4 Length = 24 ÷ 4</p>
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<p>24 = length × 4 Length = 24 ÷ 4</p>
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<p>Length = 6 cm</p>
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<p>Length = 6 cm</p>
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<h3>Problem 5</h3>
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<h3>Problem 5</h3>
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<p>A shipping box has a base area of 45 cm². If the length is 9 cm, what is the width?</p>
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<p>A shipping box has a base area of 45 cm². If the length is 9 cm, what is the width?</p>
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<p>Width = 5 cm</p>
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<p>Width = 5 cm</p>
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<h3>Explanation</h3>
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<p>The formula for the base area of a cuboid is length × width.</p>
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<p>The formula for the base area of a cuboid is length × width.</p>
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<p>Base area = 45 cm², Length = 9 cm</p>
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<p>Base area = 45 cm², Length = 9 cm</p>
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<p>Width = Base area ÷ Length</p>
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<p>Width = Base area ÷ Length</p>
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<p>Width = 45 ÷ 9 Width = 5 cm</p>
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<p>Width = 45 ÷ 9 Width = 5 cm</p>
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<h2>FAQs on Base Area for the Cuboid</h2>
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<h2>FAQs on Base Area for the Cuboid</h2>
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<h3>1.What is the base area of the cuboid?</h3>
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<h3>1.What is the base area of the cuboid?</h3>
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<p>The base area of the cuboid is the area of the flat rectangular surface at the bottom of the cuboid.</p>
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<p>The base area of the cuboid is the area of the flat rectangular surface at the bottom of the cuboid.</p>
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<h3>2.What is the formula for the base area of the cuboid?</h3>
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<h3>2.What is the formula for the base area of the cuboid?</h3>
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<p>Base area of the rectangle = length × width</p>
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<p>Base area of the rectangle = length × width</p>
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<h3>3.What is the formula for the base area of a cuboid with different units?</h3>
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<h3>3.What is the formula for the base area of a cuboid with different units?</h3>
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<p>Ensure all measurements are converted to the same unit before using the formula: Base area = length × width.</p>
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<p>Ensure all measurements are converted to the same unit before using the formula: Base area = length × width.</p>
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<h3>4.Is the base area the same as the total surface area of a cuboid?</h3>
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<h3>4.Is the base area the same as the total surface area of a cuboid?</h3>
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<p>No, the base area only represents the flat rectangular bottom, while the total surface area includes all six rectangular faces.</p>
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<p>No, the base area only represents the flat rectangular bottom, while the total surface area includes all six rectangular faces.</p>
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<h3>5.What unit is used for the base area of the cuboid?</h3>
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<h3>5.What unit is used for the base area of the cuboid?</h3>
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<p>The units are always in square units like cm².</p>
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<p>The units are always in square units like cm².</p>
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<h2>Important Glossary for Base Area of a Cuboid</h2>
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<h2>Important Glossary for Base Area of a Cuboid</h2>
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<ul><li><strong>Base Area:</strong>The area of the flat rectangular surface at the bottom of a cuboid, calculated using this formula length × width.</li>
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<ul><li><strong>Base Area:</strong>The area of the flat rectangular surface at the bottom of a cuboid, calculated using this formula length × width.</li>
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</ul><ul><li><strong>Cuboid:</strong>A 3-dimensional shape with six rectangular faces.</li>
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</ul><ul><li><strong>Cuboid:</strong>A 3-dimensional shape with six rectangular faces.</li>
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</ul><ul><li><strong>Length:</strong>The longer side of the base of a cuboid.</li>
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</ul><ul><li><strong>Length:</strong>The longer side of the base of a cuboid.</li>
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</ul><ul><li><strong>Width:</strong>The shorter side of the base of a cuboid.</li>
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</ul><ul><li><strong>Width:</strong>The shorter side of the base of a cuboid.</li>
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</ul><ul><li><strong>Height:</strong>The vertical distance from the base to the top of the cuboid.</li>
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</ul><ul><li><strong>Height:</strong>The vertical distance from the base to the top of the cuboid.</li>
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<h3>About the Author</h3>
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<h3>About the Author</h3>
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<p>Seyed Ali Fathima S a math expert with nearly 5 years of experience as a math teacher. From an engineer to a math teacher, shows her passion for math and teaching. She is a calculator queen, who loves tables and she turns tables to puzzles and songs.</p>
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<p>Seyed Ali Fathima S a math expert with nearly 5 years of experience as a math teacher. From an engineer to a math teacher, shows her passion for math and teaching. She is a calculator queen, who loves tables and she turns tables to puzzles and songs.</p>
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