Perimeter and Area Word Problems

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What is Perimeter?

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Perimeter is the total distance around the outside of a shape. It is calculated by adding the lengths of all the sides.

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What is Area?

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Area is the amount of space inside a shape. It is measured in square units and calculated differently for different shapes.

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How do you calculate the perimeter of a rectangle?

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To calculate the perimeter of a rectangle, add the lengths of all four sides or use the formula: P = 2(length + width).

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How do you calculate the area of a rectangle?

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To calculate the area of a rectangle, multiply the length by the width. The formula is: A = length × width.

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What is the formula for the area of a square?

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The area of a square is calculated using the formula: A = side × side or A = side².

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

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The perimeter is P = 2(5 cm + 3 cm) = 2(8 cm) = 16 cm.

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

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The area is A = 4 cm × 4 cm = 16 cm².

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What is a word problem in math?

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A word problem is a mathematical question that is presented in the form of a story or real-life scenario.

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How can you find the area of a triangle?

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The area of a triangle can be found using the formula: A = 1/2 × base × height.

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If a garden is 10 m long and 4 m wide, what is its area?

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The area is A = 10 m × 4 m = 40 m².