Understanding Perimeter and Area

What is the main difference between perimeter and area?

• Perimeter is the space inside a shape, while area is the distance around it.

• Perimeter is always larger than area.

• Perimeter and area are calculated the same way.

• Perimeter is the distance around a shape, while area is the space inside it.

How do you calculate the perimeter of a rectangle?

• Multiply the length by the width.

• Add all the side lengths together.

• Multiply the length by itself.

• Add the length and width, then multiply by two.

If a rectangle has a length of 5 units and a width of 3 units, what is its area?

• 15 units squared

• 10 units squared

• 8 units squared

• 16 units squared

In the narrative example, what is the perimeter of the rectangle with side lengths of 9 and 2 units?

• 24 units

• 20 units

• 22 units

• 18 units

What is the area of a rectangle with a length of 9 units and a width of 2 units?

• 11 units squared

• 18 units squared

• 20 units squared

• 22 units squared