Exploring Perimeter and Area Concepts

What does the perimeter of a shape represent?

• The total area inside the shape

• The length of the shape's outline

• The number of dots inside the shape

• The number of rows in the shape

How do you calculate the perimeter of a rectangle?

• Multiply the number of rows by the number of columns

• Count the dots inside the rectangle

• Add the length of all sides

• Multiply the length by the width

What is the perimeter of a rectangle with dimensions 5 in x 7 in?

• 35 in

• 24 in

• 42 in

• 12 in

If a rectangle has no units given, how do you write its perimeter?

• No need to specify units

• In cubic units

• In square units

• In units

What unit is used to measure area?

• Cubic inches

• Square inches

• Meters

• Inches

Which method can be used to calculate the area of a rectangle?

• Subtracting the length from the width

• Counting dots

• Adding the length and width

• Doubling the sides

What does the area of a shape represent?

• The weight of the shape

• The height of the shape

• The length around the shape

• The space inside the shape

What is the area of a rectangle with dimensions 5 in x 7 in?

• 42 sq in

• 35 sq in

• 24 sq in

• 12 sq in

How many rows are there in a rectangle with dimensions 5 in x 7 in?

• 7 rows

• 12 rows

• 5 rows

• 35 rows

What is the correct way to denote the unit of area?

• In^2

• In sq

• In

• Sq in