Area and Perimeter Concepts

Front

What is the distance around an object called?

Back

Perimeter

Front

What is the area of a rectangle with a length of 5 cm and a width of 6 cm?

Back

30 cm

Front

If I want to put a fence around my garden, what measurement do I need?

Back

Perimeter

Front

How do you find the PERIMETER of a rectangle?

Back

Add all of the sides up.

Front

How do you find the AREA of a rectangle?

Back

Multiply the length times the width.

Front

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

Back

P = 2(length + width)

Front

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

Back

A = length × width

Front

If a rectangle has a length of 10 cm and a width of 4 cm, what is its perimeter?

Back

28 cm

Front

If a rectangle has a length of 8 cm and a width of 3 cm, what is its area?

Back

24 cm

Front

What do you need to know to calculate the area of a rectangle?

Back

The length and the width.