Area & Perimeter Word Problems

Front

When finding the area of a square or rectangle, the answer should be labeled as ________________

Back

square units (square feet, square meters, etc.)

Front

Alicia's garden is 50 square feet. Inside of her garden she plants a section of tomatoes that is 3 feet by 4 feet. How much more space does she have left in her garden to plant other crops?

Back

38 square feet

Front

The distance around a shape is its _____________.

Back

Perimeter

Front

A professional football field is 120 yards long and 53 yards wide. How far will you run if you go all the way around it?

Back

346 yards

Front

Jenny's room is 13 feet long and 12 feet wide. Ruth's room is 14 feet long and 11 feet wide. Whose room has the greater perimeter?

Back

They are the same

Front

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

Back

Area = length × width

Front

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

Back

Perimeter = 2 × (length + width)

Front

If a square has a side length of 5 feet, what is its area?

Back

25 square feet

Front

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

Back

28 feet

Front

What is the area of a square with a side length of 6 inches?

Back

36 square inches