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    If one multiplies the length and width of something, which noun does one have to use to describe the result : "the surface is 2 square meters." ?

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    Default Re: surface ?

    Quote Originally Posted by birgit33 View Post
    If one multiplies the length and width of something, which noun does one have to use to describe the result : "the surface is 2 square meters." ?
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    You get the area when you multiply the length and width.

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