Area and Perimeter

Match the definitions

• perimeter formula of a square

• L + W+ L + W

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  (2 x L) + (2 x W)

• area

• The distance around the shape

• perimeter formula of a rectangle

• 4 x L

• area formula

• L x W

• perimeter

• the unit squares inside a shape

The area of this rectangle is __meters squared.

The area of this rectangle is ____ square feet.

The perimeter of this rectangle is ____ meters.

The perimeter of this square is ____ centimeters.

Scarlett wallpapers a wall that is 8 feet by 12 feet. How much wallpaper does Scarlett need to cover the wall? Scarlett needs ___ square feet.

Victor makes a square-shaped flag. Each side measures 12 inches. He wants to add tape around the sides. It has 36 inches of tape. Do you have enough tape? Explain

Cristian puts sod in his garden so that new grass can grow. Each piece of sod is a 1 foot by 1 foot square. How many pieces of sod will Cristian need to cover his yard if the yard is 30 feet by 14 feet? He needs ____ square feet.

The width of the Ochoa community pool is 50 feet. The length of the pool is twice the width measurement. What is the perimeter of the pool? The perimeter of the patio is ____ feet.

Ariatnne wants to find the area of the rectangular garden below so she can figure out how much compost to buy. What is the area of the garden?

• 19 cm

• 12 cm cuadrados

• 78 cm cuadrados

• 38 cm