Area and Perimeter-Squares and Rectangles

Front

What is the definition of perimeter?

Back

The perimeter is the total distance around the outside of a shape.

Front

How do you calculate the perimeter of a rectangle?

Back

Add all the sides: Perimeter = 2(length + width).

Front

What is the formula for the area of a rectangle?

Back

Area = length x width.

Front

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

Back

15 square cm.

Front

What is the perimeter of a rectangle with a length of 10 cm and a width of 4 cm?

Back

28 cm.

Front

What units are used to measure area?

Back

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

Front

What is the area of a square with a side length of 6 cm?

Back

36 square cm.

Front

If the perimeter of a square is 20 cm, what is the length of one side?

Back

5 cm.

Front

What is the difference between area and perimeter?

Back

Area measures the space inside a shape, while perimeter measures the distance around it.

Front

How do you find the area of a square?

Back

Area = side length x side length.