Mathematics Grade 8 15 min

Perimeter and area:word problems

Perimeter and area:word problems

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A rectangle's length is twice its width. Its perimeter is 30 cm. What is its area?

2

A rectangular garden is made by joining two identical square plots. Each square has a side of 10m. Find the perimeter.

3

A square photo has a side length of 4 inches. If you double the side length, what is the new area?

Sample Practice Questions

Easy
A square has a side of 2 cm. If the side is doubled, what is the new area?
0.8 cm²
1.12 cm²
2.16 cm²
3.4 cm²
Easy
Two 3-inch square tiles are placed side-by-side. What is the perimeter of the resulting rectangle?
0.12 in
1.18 in
2.24 in
3.36 in
Easy
A rectangle's length is twice its width. Its perimeter is 18m. What is its area?
0.18 m²
1.24 m²
2.36 m²
3.12 m²

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