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Math chapter area and perimeter


Muskan 30th Mar, 2025
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Shivanshu 31st Mar, 2025

Dear

In mathematics, area and perimeter are key concepts related to the measurement of shapes, particularly polygons like rectangles, squares, triangles, and circles.

Here’s a breakdown of the formulas:

1. Perimeter

The perimeter of a shape is the total length around the shape, calculated by adding the lengths of all the sides.

Formulas for Perimeter:

  • Rectangle : Perimeter = 2 × (Length + Width)
  • Square : Perimeter = 4 × Side (since all sides are equal)
  • Triangle : Perimeter = Sum of all three sides (a + b + c)
  • Circle : Perimeter (circumference) = 2π × Radius

2. Area

The area of a shape is the amount of space inside the shape.

Formulas for Area:

  • Rectangle : Area = Length × Width
  • Square : Area = Side²
  • Triangle : Area = ½ × Base × Height
  • Circle : Area = π × Radius²

Examples:

  1. Rectangle :
    If the length is 5 cm and the width is 3 cm,

    • Perimeter = 2 × (5 + 3) = 16 cm
    • Area = 5 × 3 = 15 cm²
  2. Square :
    If each side is 4 cm,

    • Perimeter = 4 × 4 = 16 cm
    • Area = 4 × 4 = 16 cm²
  3. Triangle :
    If the base is 6 cm and the height is 4 cm,

    • Perimeter = Sum of all sides (if given)
    • Area = ½ × 6 × 4 = 12 cm²
  4. Circle :
    If the radius is 7 cm,

    • Perimeter (Circumference) = 2π × 7 ≈ 43.98 cm
    • Area = π × 7² ≈ 153.94 cm²

These concepts are foundational in geometry and are useful in many real-world applications, including construction, design, and everyday problem-solving.

Tanya Gupta 30th Mar, 2025

Hello,

The Area and Perimeter chapter in mathematics deals with calculating the space enclosed by a shape (area) and the distance around the shape (perimeter). For basic shapes:

- Rectangle: Area = length × breadth, Perimeter = 2(length + breadth)

- Square: Area = side², Perimeter = 4 × side

- Circle: Area = πr², Circumference = 2πr

- Triangle: Area = ½ × base × height, Perimeter = sum of all sides

Hope this helps you,

Thank you

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