Understanding Perimeter and Area

What does the perimeter of a shape represent?

• The total area inside the shape

• The width of the shape

• The length around the shape

• The number of squares inside the shape

Why is it important to know the perimeter of a shape?

• To know how tall it is

• To determine how much fencing is needed

• To calculate the volume

• To find out how much it weighs

If a rectangle has sides of 5 inches and 7 inches, what is its perimeter?

• 12 inches

• 35 inches

• 24 inches

• 14 inches

What unit is used to measure the area of a rectangle?

• Meters

• Square inches

• Cubic inches

• Inches

How can you calculate the area of a rectangle?

• Multiply the length by the width

• Add all the sides

• Count the number of sides

• Measure the diagonal

If you were laying carpet, what measurement would you need?

• Length

• Volume

• Perimeter

• Area

What is the area of a rectangle with dimensions 5 inches by 7 inches?

• 35 square inches

• 12 square inches

• 24 square inches

• 10 square inches

What does the term 'square inches' refer to?

• The shape of the object

• The perimeter of the object

• The area of the object

• The length of the object