Question

Explain how area and perimeter are similar and different

Answer 1

• Perimeter is the measure of the distance around the outside of the object.

• Area is the measure of the space inside an object.

Explanation:

• Perimeter is the measure of the distance around the outside of the object.

• Area is the measure of the space inside an object.

For example, if a rectangle has a length l = 15 m and breadth w = 10 m

Then,

The perimeter of rectangle = lenght l + breadth w + length l + breadth

= l + w + l + w

= 2l + 2w

= 2(15) + 2(10)

= 30 + 20

= 50 m

The area of the rectangle = l × w

= 15 × 10

= 150 m²