Math: Area and Perimeter Word Problems

Front

What is the formula to calculate the area of a rectangle?

Back

Area = Length × Width

Front

What is the formula to calculate the perimeter of a rectangle?

Back

Perimeter = 2 × (Length + Width)

Front

If the width of a rectangle is 3 feet and the length is 6 times the width, what is the length?

Back

Length = 6 × 3 feet = 18 feet

Front

What is the area of a rectangle with a length of 8 meters and a width of 6 meters?

Back

Area = 8 × 6 = 48 square meters

Front

If the area of a rectangle is 54 square feet and the width is 6 feet, what is the length?

Back

Length = Area ÷ Width = 54 ÷ 6 = 9 feet

Front

What dimensions can give an area of 15 square meters?

Back

Possible dimensions include Length = 5 meters and Width = 3 meters.

Front

If a rectangular garden has a perimeter of 30 meters, what is the relationship between the length and width?

Back

Perimeter = 2 × (Length + Width) = 30 meters.

Front

What is the area of a rectangle with a length of 10 meters and a width of 5 meters?

Back

Area = 10 × 5 = 50 square meters.

Front

How do you find the perimeter of a rectangle if you know the area and one dimension?

Back

Use the area to find the other dimension, then apply the perimeter formula.

Front

What is the area of a rectangle with a length of 9 feet and a width of 6 feet?

Back

Area = 9 × 6 = 54 square feet.