Area and Perimeter

Front

What is the definition of perimeter?

Back

Perimeter is the total distance around the outside of a shape.

Front

How do you calculate the perimeter of a rectangle?

Back

Add the lengths of all four sides or use the formula: P = 2(length + width).

Front

What is the definition of area?

Back

Area is the amount of space inside a shape.

Front

How do you calculate the area of a rectangle?

Back

Multiply the length by the width: A = length × width.

Front

What units are used to measure area?

Back

Area is measured in square units, such as square feet (sq ft) or square meters (sq m).

Front

What is the perimeter of a rectangle with a length of 10 feet and a width of 4 feet?

Back

The perimeter is 28 feet.

Front

What is the area of a rectangle with a length of 5 cm and a width of 3 cm?

Back

The area is 15 sq cm.

Front

What is the formula for the perimeter of a square?

Back

P = 4 × side length.

Front

What is the area of a square with a side length of 4 m?

Back

The area is 16 sq m.

Front

If a fence encloses a rectangular garden with a length of 6 units and a width of 4 units, what is the perimeter?

Back

The perimeter is 20 units.