Area and Perimeter Word Problems

The distance around an object can be found using:

• area

• perimeter

The amount of space inside an object or figure is called:

• area
• perimeter

If I wanted to fence in my backyard, that would be an example of:

• area
• perimeter

If I wanted to decorate the edge of a cake, that would be an example of:

• area
• perimeter

If I wanted to paint a wall, that would be an example of:

• area
• perimeter

A farmer needs to buy fertilizer to spread on his garden. The garden is a 20' by 15' rectangle. How many square feed is in the garden?

• area

• perimeter

Mrs. Thomas bought a blanked shaped like an equilateral triangle that measures 3 feet on each side. She wants to put ribbon around the edge. How long should the ribbon be?

• area

• perimeter

Mr. Dodson wants to fence an area that is 8 feet by 10 feet. How much fence will he need?

• area

• perimeter

Sara wants to buy wood to make a frame for her picture. Her picture is 12" by 10" rectangle. What is the total length of the wood stripes she will need for her project?

• area

• perimeter

A certain wall is 13' by 9'. A can of paint will cover 50 square feet. Will it be enough?

• area

• perimeter