Perimeter and Area Word Problems

Front

What is Perimeter?

Back

Perimeter is the total distance around the outside of a shape. It is calculated by adding the lengths of all the sides.

Front

What is Area?

Back

Area is the amount of space inside a shape. It is calculated differently for different shapes, such as length x width for rectangles.

Front

How do you find the perimeter of a rectangle?

Back

To find the perimeter of a rectangle, add the lengths of all four sides or use the formula: P = 2(length + width).

Front

How do you find the area of a rectangle?

Back

To find the area of a rectangle, multiply the length by the width: Area = length x width.

Front

What is the formula for the perimeter of a square?

Back

The formula for the perimeter of a square is P = 4 x side length.

Front

What is the formula for the area of a square?

Back

The formula for the area of a square is Area = side length x side length.

Front

If a rectangle has a length of 5 cm and a width of 3 cm, what is its perimeter?

Back

The perimeter is P = 2(5 cm + 3 cm) = 16 cm.

Front

If a rectangle has a length of 4 m and a width of 2 m, what is its area?

Back

The area is Area = 4 m x 2 m = 8 m².

Front

What is a word problem?

Back

A word problem is a math problem that is presented in the form of a story or real-life situation.

Front

How can you solve a perimeter word problem?

Back

Read the problem carefully, identify the shape, find the lengths of the sides, and use the perimeter formula.