Area & Perimeter Word Problems

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What is the formula to calculate the perimeter of a rectangle?

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Perimeter = 2 × (Length + Width)

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CCSS.3.MD.D.8

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If a rectangle has a length of 10 meters and a width of 5 meters, what is its perimeter?

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Perimeter = 2 × (10 + 5) = 30 meters

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CCSS.4.MD.A.3

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What is the formula to calculate the area of a rectangle?

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Area = Length × Width

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CCSS.3.MD.C.7B

CCSS.4.MD.A.3

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If a rectangle has a length of 8 feet and a width of 4 feet, what is its area?

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Area = 8 × 4 = 32 square feet

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CCSS.3.MD.C.7B

CCSS.4.MD.A.3

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What is the difference between area and perimeter?

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Area measures the space inside a shape, while perimeter measures the distance around a shape.

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How do you find the perimeter of a square?

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Perimeter = 4 × Side Length

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CCSS.4.MD.A.3

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If a square has a side length of 6 inches, what is its perimeter?

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Perimeter = 4 × 6 = 24 inches

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CCSS.4.MD.A.3

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What is the formula to calculate the area of a square?

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Area = Side Length × Side Length

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CCSS.3.MD.C.7B

CCSS.4.MD.A.3

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If a square has a side length of 5 cm, what is its area?

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Area = 5 × 5 = 25 square cm

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CCSS.3.MD.C.7B

CCSS.4.MD.A.3

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How do you calculate the distance walked around a rectangular pool?

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Calculate the perimeter of the pool.