Area and Perimeter

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What is the definition of Perimeter?

Back

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

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What is the definition of Area?

Back

Area is the amount of space inside a shape, measured in square units.

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

How do you calculate the Area of a rectangle?

Back

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

Front

If a rectangle has a length of 5 feet and a width of 3 feet, what is its Perimeter?

Back

16 feet.

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If a rectangle has a length of 10 feet and a width of 4 feet, what is its Area?

Back

40 square feet.

Front

What are possible dimensions for a rectangle with an Area of 24 square feet?

Back

4 feet x 6 feet, 3 feet x 8 feet.

Front

What is the Perimeter of a square with each side measuring 4 inches?

Back

16 inches.

Front

If a rectangle has a Perimeter of 30 feet and one side is 10 feet, what is the length of the other side?

Back

5 feet.

Front

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

Back

A = side × side.