2.7 Area Word Problems

Front

What do we need to do to find the area of a shape?

Back

Multiply the length and width of the shape.

Front

What do we need to do to find the perimeter of a shape?

Back

Add the lengths of all the sides of the shape.

Front

What is the formula for the area of a triangle?

Back

A = 1/2 * base * height.

Front

What is the distance around the outside of a figure called?

Back

Perimeter.

Front

What is the space an object fills called?

Back

Area.

Front

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

Back

15 square meters.

Front

If a square has a side length of 4 meters, what is its perimeter?

Back

16 meters.

Front

What is the area of a rectangle with a length of 10 meters and a width of 2 meters?

Back

20 square meters.

Front

How do you calculate the perimeter of a triangle with sides measuring 3m, 4m, and 5m?

Back

Add the sides: 3 + 4 + 5 = 12 meters.

Front

What is the area of a circle with a radius of 3 meters?

Back

A = π * r^2 = 28.27 square meters (approximately).