PERIMETER,

CIRCUMFERENCE, AND
AREA
Perimeter
• The perimeter P of a two-dimensional shape is the total length of all
the sides added together.
Circumference
• The circumference C of a circle is the total distance around it. It is
a specific type of perimeter that applies exclusively to circular shapes.
Area
• The area A of a two-dimensional shape is the number of square units
it encloses. It is measured in square units such as square centimeters,
square feet, square inches, etc.
1. Hermione is making a frame for an 8-inch by 12-inch
photo. How much wood does she need for the frame?
2. Harry is looking to buy a pond. He wants to know the size of the
pond from the diagram on the right. What is the area and
circumference of the pond if its radius is 3 meters?
3. The floor of our classroom is 45 feet by 70
feet. What is the area of the floor?