Understanding Perimeter

What is the perimeter of a shape?

• The area inside the shape

• The distance around the shape

• The volume of the shape

• The diagonal of the shape

How can you find the perimeter of a shape?

• By multiplying all the sides

• By adding all the sides

• By dividing the sides

• By subtracting the sides

If a triangle has sides of 10 cm each, what is its perimeter?

• 35 cm

• 30 cm

• 25 cm

• 20 cm

What is the perimeter of a square with each side measuring 1 yard?

• 4 yards

• 3 yards

• 2 yards

• 5 yards

A rectangle has sides measuring 1 meter and 3 meters. What is its perimeter?

• 6 meters

• 7 meters

• 8 meters

• 9 meters