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Area & Perimeter Word Problem L8

The document provides instructions for solving word problems involving calculating the perimeter and area of different shapes. It defines perimeter as the distance around a shape calculated by adding all the side lengths together, and defines area as the amount of space a shape takes up, calculated by multiplying length by width. It then provides 6 sample word problems asking the reader to calculate the perimeter or area of objects like pools, polygons, fields, and properties using the provided side lengths or dimensions.

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Area & Perimeter Word Problem L8

The document provides instructions for solving word problems involving calculating the perimeter and area of different shapes. It defines perimeter as the distance around a shape calculated by adding all the side lengths together, and defines area as the amount of space a shape takes up, calculated by multiplying length by width. It then provides 6 sample word problems asking the reader to calculate the perimeter or area of objects like pools, polygons, fields, and properties using the provided side lengths or dimensions.

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Perimeter and Area Word

Problems
Remember:
The perimeter of a shape is the distance around the shape. P=a+b+c+d
The area of a shape is the amount of space that shape takes up. A = length x width

Instructions: Read each question carefully before solving.


1. John swims around a pool with the measurements of 12 ft, 8ft, 12ft, and 8ft. What is
the perimeter of the pool?
Perimeter = _______ ft.

2. Shelly has a polygon with the sides 16in, 12in, and 20in. What is the name of this
polygon and what is the perimeter?

Polygon name: ______________ Perimeter = __________ in.

3. Calculate the perimeter of a pentagon with the measurements of: 3cm, 7cm, 8cm,
12cm, and 15cm.

Perimeter = _______ cm.


4. Sarah has a rug on her bedroom floor that has a length of 6cm and a width of 4cm.
Calculate the area of Sarah’s rug.

Area = ____________ cm2

5. The length of the field at Montagu School is 127 square feet. The width of the field is 9
square feet. What is the area of Montagu School’s field?

Area = ____________ square feet

6. The Brown’s just bought a new home. The length of their property is 65cm and the
width is 43cm. Calculate the area of the Brown’s property.

Area = ____________ cm2

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