Area vs. Perimeter

AREA is . . .

• The number of SQUARE units INSIDE a shape

• The DISTANCE measured around the OUTSIDE of a shape

PERIMETER is . . .

• The number of SQUARE units INSIDE shape

• The DISTANCE measured around the OUTSIDE of a shape

What is the AREA of this Rectangle?

• 6 units

• 6 sq. units

• 10 units

• 10 sq. units

What is the PERIMETER of this Rectangle?

• 6 units

• 6 sq. units

• 10 units

• 10 sq. units

To find AREA we can use the relationship/formula:

• $AREA=base+height$

• $AREA=base-height$
  

• $AREA=base\cdot height$

If I wanted to place a fence around my backyard to keep my dog from running away, I would be looking at?

• Perimeter
• Area

This field is going to be filled in with decorative rocks. Which measurement would be used in order to determine how many tons of rocks are needed?

• Area

• Perimeter

Jogging around a lake .

• Perimeter

• Area

Painting the walls of a room.

• Perimeter

• Area

Laying carpet on the floor.

• Perimeter

• Area