Area and Perimeter

Front

What is the definition of perimeter?

Back

Perimeter is the total distance around the outside of a shape.

Front

How do you calculate the perimeter of a rectangle?

Back

Add the lengths of all four sides or use the formula: P = 2(length + width).

Front

What is the definition of area?

Back

Area is the amount of space inside a shape.

Front

How do you calculate the area of a rectangle?

Back

Multiply the length by the width: A = length × width.

Front

What is the perimeter of a rectangle with a length of 10 m and a width of 5 m?

Back

30 m (P = 2(10 + 5)).

Front

What is the area of a rectangle with a length of 10 m and a width of 5 m?

Back

50 m² (A = 10 × 5).

Front

If a square has a side length of 4 cm, what is its perimeter?

Back

16 cm (P = 4 × 4).

Front

If a square has a side length of 4 cm, what is its area?

Back

16 cm² (A = 4 × 4).

Front

What is the formula for the perimeter of a square?

Back

P = 4 × side length.

Front

What is the formula for the area of a square?

Back

A = side length × side length.