Perimeter, Area, and Volume

Front

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

Back

A = s², where s is the length of a side of the square.

Front

Why does Mrs. Lozano need to know the area of the family room floor?

Back

To determine how much carpet is needed to cover the entire floor.

Front

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

Back

V = length × width × height.

Front

If a box has dimensions of 12 inches by 14 inches by 31 inches, what is its volume?

Back

V = 12 * 14 * 31 = 5,184 cubic inches.

Front

What is the volume of a box that measures 72 cubic feet?

Back

The volume is already given as 72 cubic feet.

Front

How do you calculate the volume of a prism with length = 32 ft, width = 12 ft, and height = 2 ft?

Back

V = 32 * 12 * 2 = 768 cubic feet.

Front

What is the relationship between area and perimeter in a square?

Back

The perimeter is the total distance around the square, while the area is the space contained within it.

Front

What units are used to measure area?

Back

Square units (e.g., square feet, square meters).

Front

What units are used to measure volume?

Back

Cubic units (e.g., cubic feet, cubic meters).

Front

How can you find the area of a rectangle?

Back

A = length × width.