Math: Area and Perimeter Word Problems

Front

What is the formula for calculating the area of a rectangle?

Back

Area = length × width

Front

What is the formula for calculating the perimeter of a rectangle?

Back

Perimeter = 2 × (length + width)

Front

If a rectangle has a length of 5 meters and a width of 3 meters, what is its area?

Back

Area = 5 × 3 = 15 square meters

Front

If a rectangle has an area of 24 square meters and a width of 4 meters, what is its length?

Back

Length = Area ÷ Width = 24 ÷ 4 = 6 meters

Front

What is the area of a square with a side length of 4 meters?

Back

Area = side × side = 4 × 4 = 16 square meters

Front

If the perimeter of a rectangle is 20 meters and the length is 6 meters, what is the width?

Back

Width = (Perimeter ÷ 2) - Length = (20 ÷ 2) - 6 = 4 meters

Front

What is the area of a rectangle with a length of 10 feet and a width of 5 feet?

Back

Area = 10 × 5 = 50 square feet

Front

If a garden has an area of 30 square meters and a length of 10 meters, what is the width?

Back

Width = Area ÷ Length = 30 ÷ 10 = 3 meters

Front

What is the perimeter of a rectangle with a length of 8 meters and a width of 3 meters?

Back

Perimeter = 2 × (8 + 3) = 22 meters

Front

If a rectangular swimming pool has an area of 40 square meters and a width of 5 meters, what is the length?

Back

Length = Area ÷ Width = 40 ÷ 5 = 8 meters