Mathematics Grade 7 15 min

Area and perimeter: word problems

Area and perimeter: word problems

What you'll learn

  • Identify the relevant information (measurements and shapes) within area and perimeter word problems with 80% accuracy.
  • Apply the correct formulas for area and perimeter of rectangles, squares, and triangles to solve word problems with at least 70% accuracy.
  • Solve multi-step word problems involving area and perimeter, including those requiring unit conversions, and show all work in a clear and organized manner.
  • Explain the reasoning behind choosing a specific formula (area or perimeter) to solve a given word problem in a written explanation.

Tutorial Preview

1

A garden is 8 meters long and 5 meters wide. What is its area?

2

A yard is 10 feet long and 6 feet wide. How much fence is needed to go around it?

3

A rug has an area of 24 sq ft. Its length is 6 ft. What is its width?

Sample Practice Questions

Easy
A rectangular sticker is 4 cm long and 2 cm wide. What is its area?
0.8 sq cm
1.6 cm
2.12 sq cm
3.4 sq cm
Easy
A small window is 3 feet tall and 2 feet wide. What is its perimeter?
0.5 ft
1.6 sq ft
2.10 ft
3.12 ft
Easy
A piece of paper is 5 inches wide and 10 inches long. What is its area?
0.15 sq in
1.30 in
2.50 sq in
3.100 sq in

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Area and perimeter: word problems is a Grade 7 Mathematics lesson on ExcelOS.

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You'll be able to: Identify the relevant information (measurements and shapes) within area and perimeter word problems with 80% accuracy; Apply the correct formulas for area and perimeter of rectangles, squares, and triangles to solve word….

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This lesson includes 25 practice questions across multiple difficulty levels, each with instant feedback and explanations.

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