Area and Perimeter

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What is the area of a rectangle?

Back

The area of a rectangle is the amount of space inside it, calculated by multiplying its length by its width.

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What is the perimeter of a rectangle?

Back

The perimeter of a rectangle is the distance around it, calculated by adding together the lengths of all four sides.

Front

What is the formula for calculating area?

Back

Area = Length × Width.

Front

What is the formula for calculating perimeter?

Back

Perimeter = 2 × (Length + Width).

Front

What unit is used to measure area?

Back

Square units (e.g., square centimeters, square meters).

Front

What unit is used to measure perimeter?

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Linear units (e.g., centimeters, meters).

Front

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

Back

15 sq cm.

Front

If a rectangle has a length of 5 cm and a width of 3 cm, what is its perimeter?

Back

16 cm.

Front

What does 'perimeter' mean?

Back

The distance around an object.

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What does 'area' mean?

Back

The space inside an object.