Area and Perimeter of Rectangles Look around you and spot objects that look like a rectangle. Do you know how to find their area and perimeter? The area and perimeter of a rectangle are two fundamental properties related to its dimensions, and they are calculated using the following formulas: 1. Area of a Rectangle The area is the amount of space covered by the rectangle. Area = Length × Width Area = Length × Width Length : The longer side of the rectangle. Width : The shorter side of the rectangle. 2. Perimeter of a Rectangle The perimeter is the total distance around the rectangle. Perimeter = 2 × ( Length + Width) Perimeter = 2 × (Length + Width) Add the length and width, then multiply by 2. Example Calculation If a rectangle has: Length = 10 units Width = 5 units Area: Area = 10 × 5 = 50 square units Area =10×5 = 50 square units Perimeter: Perimeter = 2 × (10+5) = ...
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