Area and Shape 1 Flashcards
1
Q
What is the formula for the area of a square ?
A
•Area is the space within a 2D shape
•Area of square = base x height
2
Q
What is the formula for the area of a triangle ?
A
•Area is the space within a 2D shape
•Area of triangle = 0.5 x base x height
3
Q
How do you define the perimeter of a shape ?
A
•Perimeter is the total length around the edge of a shape
•For example, a 2cm by 8cm rectangle would have a perimeter of 20cm (2+2+8+8).
