Area and Perimeter Test

Which of the following statements about area is true?

• Area is always a whole number.
• Area is the amount of space inside a shape.
• Area tells us the distance around a shape.
• Area is measured in linear units.

What is the formula to calculate the area of a rectangle?

• Area = Length + Width
• Area = Length × Width
• Area = 2 × (Length + Width)
• Area = Length ÷ Width

What does perimeter measure?

• The area inside a shape
• The distance around a shape
• The height of a shape
• The volume of a shape

If a square has a side length of 5 feet, what is its area?

• 10 square feet
• 25 square feet
• 15 square feet
• 20 square feet

What is the area of a triangle with a base of 8 feet and a height of 5 feet?

• 40 square feet
• 20 square feet
• 30 square feet
• 50 square feet