Math: Area and Perimeter Word Problems

Front

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

Back

Area = length × width.

Front

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

Back

Perimeter = 2 × (length + width).

Front

If a rectangle has an area of 80 square feet and a perimeter of 36 feet, what are the possible dimensions?

Back

Length = 10 feet, Width = 8 feet.

Front

A dog pen is 5 feet wide and 3 times as long as it is wide. What is the perimeter?

Back

Perimeter = 40 feet.

Front

What is the area of a rectangle that measures 9 feet by 6 feet?

Back

Area = 54 square feet.

Front

If the width of a tile floor is 3 feet and the length is 6 times the width, what is the area?

Back

Area = 54 square feet.

Front

What dimensions can create a garden with an area of 15 square meters?

Back

Length = 5 meters, Width = 3 meters.

Front

What does 'area' mean in geometry?

Back

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

Front

What does 'perimeter' mean in geometry?

Back

Perimeter is the total distance around a shape.

Front

If a rectangle has a length of 12 feet and a width of 4 feet, what is its area?

Back

Area = 48 square feet.