Area and 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 total distance around a shape, calculated by adding the lengths of all its sides.

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

Back

Area = 5 cm × 6 cm = 30 cm².

Front

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

Back

Perimeter = 2 × (5 cm + 6 cm) = 22 cm.

Front

What units are used to measure area?

Back

Area is measured in square units, such as square centimeters (cm²) or square inches (in²).

Front

What units are used to measure perimeter?

Back

Perimeter is measured in linear units, such as centimeters (cm) or inches (in).

Front

If a square has a side length of 4 m, what is its area?

Back

Area = side × side = 4 m × 4 m = 16 m².

Front

If a square has a side length of 4 m, what is its perimeter?

Back

Perimeter = 4 × side = 4 × 4 m = 16 m.