Area, Perimeter and Volume

Front

What is the formula for calculating the area of a rectangle?

Back

Area = length × width

Front

What is the formula for calculating the perimeter of a rectangle?

Back

Perimeter = 2 × (length + width)

Front

What is the formula for calculating the volume of a rectangular prism?

Back

Volume = length × width × height

Front

If a triangle has a base of 6 inches and a height of 4 inches, what is its area?

Back

Area = 1/2 × base × height = 1/2 × 6 × 4 = 12 sq in.

Front

What is the perimeter of a square with a side length of 5 feet?

Back

Perimeter = 4 × side = 4 × 5 = 20 ft

Front

What is the area of a square with a side length of 4 meters?

Back

Area = side × side = 4 × 4 = 16 sq m

Front

What is the difference between area and perimeter?

Back

Area measures the space inside a shape, while perimeter measures the distance around a shape.

Front

If a rectangle has a length of 10 cm and a width of 3 cm, what is its perimeter?

Back

Perimeter = 2 × (10 + 3) = 2 × 13 = 26 cm

Front

What is the area of a triangle with a base of 10 cm and a height of 5 cm?

Back

Area = 1/2 × base × height = 1/2 × 10 × 5 = 25 sq cm

Front

How do you calculate the volume of a cube with a side length of 3 inches?

Back

Volume = side × side × side = 3 × 3 × 3 = 27 cu in.