Comparing Perimeter and Area of Similar Rectangles

Ellen is comparing two rectangles.
• Rectangle P is 5 inches long and 1 inch wide.
• Rectangle Q is 4 inches long and 2 inches wide.
Which statement correctly compares the areas and perimeters of the rectangles?

• The rectangles have equal areas, and rectangle P has a greater perimeter.

• The rectangles have equal areas, and rectangle Q has a greater perimeter.

• The rectangles have equal perimeters, and rectangle P has a greater area.

• The rectangles have equal perimeters, and rectangle Q has a greater area.

What is the perimeter of the pizza?

• 28 in

• 22 in

• 11 in

• 21 in

Fill in the blank: Perimeter is the distance _________ a figure.

• Around

• Inside

• Between

• Above

The distance around an object is called the 

• area

• perimeter

Compare both the area and the perimeter for the two rectangles above. Which of the following statements is true?

• While the perimeter is equal for both shapes, shape A has a larger area.

• Shape B has a larger perimeter and area.

• Shape A has a larger perimeter and area.

• While the perimeter is equal for both shapes, shape B has a larger area.

Which rectangle has the same area as the figure above, but a different perimeter?

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• The rectangles have the same area and perimeter.

• The rectangles have the same area, but different perimeters.

• The rectangles have the same perimeter, but different areas.

• The rectangles have different areas and perimeters.

Which statement is true?

• The figures have the same perimeter but different areas.

• The figures have different perimeters but the same area.

• The figures have the same area and perimeter.

• The figures have different perimeters and areas.

Do the figures have the same area or perimeter?

• Area

• Perimeter

• Both

Which is true about the two rectangles shown above?

• Rectangle A has a greater perimeter than rectangle

• Rectangles A and B have equal areas.

• Rectangle A has a greater area than rectangle

• Rectangles A and B have equal perimeters.