Area and Perimeter Quiz

What is the definition of perimeter for a 2-dimensional shape?

• The product of sides

• The total distance around the respective shape

• The sum of lengths for all the sides

• The space enclosed within the perimeter of the given shape

What is the area for a 2-dimensional shape?

• The sum of lengths for all the sides

• The product of sides

• The total distance around the respective shape

• The space enclosed within the perimeter of the given shape

What is the formula for calculating the perimeter of a triangle?

• Perimeter = a + b + c

• Perimeter = 2 × (l + b)

• Perimeter = 4a

• Perimeter = 2 (l + b)

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

• Area = 2 × (1⁄2 × base × height)

• Area = l × b

• Area = a2

• Area = 1⁄2 × base × height

What are the units of measurement for the perimeter and area of different shapes if all the measurements are in centimeter?

• Perimeter = adding sides, Area = multiplying sides

• Perimeter = adding sides, Area = unit2 or cm2

• Perimeter = sum of sides, Area = unit2 or cm2

• Perimeter = sum of sides, Area = product of sides

Where do we use area and perimeter in real life?

• Mapping, architecture, and surveying

• Calculating the volume of solid shapes

• Calculating the area and perimeter for quadrilaterals

• Understanding Euclidean geometry

Is perimeter adding or multiplying the sides of a shape?

• Dividing

• Subtracting

• Multiplying

• Adding

What is the perimeter of a regular pentagon of side 8 cm?

• 32 cm

• 80 cm

• 40 cm

• 64 cm

The area of a triangle with a base of 7 units is 21 square units. What is the height of the triangle?

• 2 units

• 3 units

• 4 units

• 6 units

What is the area of a triangle with a base of 6 units and a height of 10 units?

• 60 square units

• 32 square units

• 16 square units

• 30 square units