Area & Perimeter

Front

What is area?

Back

Area is the amount of space inside a shape, measured in square units.

Front

What is perimeter?

Back

Perimeter is the distance around a shape, measured in linear units.

Front

How do you calculate the area of a rectangle?

Back

Area = length × width.

Front

How do you calculate the perimeter of a rectangle?

Back

Perimeter = 2 × (length + width).

Front

What is the unit of area?

Back

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

Front

What is the unit of perimeter?

Back

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

Front

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

Back

Area = 5 cm × 3 cm = 15 sq cm.

Front

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

Back

Perimeter = 2 × (5 cm + 3 cm) = 16 cm.

Front

What is the area of a rectangle with a length of 7 feet and a width of 4 feet?

Back

Area = 7 ft × 4 ft = 28 sq ft.

Front

What is the perimeter of a rectangle with a length of 7 feet and a width of 4 feet?

Back

Perimeter = 2 × (7 ft + 4 ft) = 22 ft.