Python: A class constructed by a length and width and a method which will compute the area of a rectangle

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10. Class Named Rectangle to Compute Area

Write a Python class named Rectangle constructed from length and width and a method that will compute the area of a rectangle.

Python: Area of a rectangle

In Euclidean plane geometry, a rectangle is a quadrilateral with four right angles. To find the area of a rectangle, multiply the length by the width.
A rectangle with four sides of equal length is a square.
Following image represents the area of a rectangle.

Sample Solution:

Python Code:

class Rectangle():
    def __init__(self, l, w):
        self.length = l
        self.width  = w

    def rectangle_area(self):
        return self.length*self.width

newRectangle = Rectangle(12, 10)
print(newRectangle.rectangle_area())

Sample Output:

120 

Flowchart:

For more Practice: Solve these Related Problems:

• Write a Python class named Rectangle with attributes for length and width and a method to compute and return its area.
• Write a Python class to calculate the perimeter and area of a rectangle, and include input validation for positive dimensions.
• Write a Python class to override the __str__ method to display the rectangle's dimensions and computed area.
• Write a Python class that allows updating rectangle dimensions and recalculates the area dynamically upon change.

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