Perimeter

Front

What is perimeter?

Back

Perimeter is the total distance around the outside of a shape.

Front

How do you calculate the perimeter of a rectangle?

Back

Add the lengths of all four sides or use the formula: P = 2(length + width).

Front

What is the perimeter of a rectangle with a length of 10 yards and a width of 6 yards?

Back

P = 2(10 + 6) = 32 yards.

Front

What is the perimeter of a square?

Back

The perimeter of a square is 4 times the length of one side.

Front

If one side of a square is 4 feet, what is its perimeter?

Back

P = 4 x 4 = 16 feet.

Front

What is the formula for the perimeter of a triangle?

Back

Add the lengths of all three sides: P = side1 + side2 + side3.

Front

If a triangle has sides of 3 cm, 4 cm, and 5 cm, what is its perimeter?

Back

P = 3 + 4 + 5 = 12 cm.

Front

What is the perimeter of a rectangle with a length of 8 m and a width of 2 m?

Back

P = 2(8 + 2) = 20 m.

Front

What is the perimeter of a rectangle with a length of 12 cm and a width of 6 cm?

Back

P = 2(12 + 6) = 36 cm.

Front

What is the perimeter of a rectangle with a length of 5 yards and a width of 4 yards?

Back

P = 2(5 + 4) = 18 yards.