What is Perimeter?

What is the perimeter of a shape?

• The area inside a shape

• The total distance around a shape

• The volume of a shape

• The number of sides a shape has

Why is knowing the perimeter important in real life?

• To find the weight of an object

• To know the distance around a yard for a fence

• To determine the height of a building

• To calculate the area of a room

Which of the following is a method to find the perimeter of a rectangle?

• Divide the length by the width

• Subtract the width from the length

• Add the length and width, then multiply by two

• Multiply the length by the width

If a rectangle has a length of 50 yards and a width of 20 yards, what is its perimeter?

• 200 yards

• 70 yards

• 100 yards

• 140 yards

What strategy can you use to find the perimeter of a rectangle?

• Multiply the length by the width

• Add the length and width, then multiply by two

• Subtract the width from the length

• Divide the length by the width