GCSE Maths Practice: perimeter-and-area

Question 3 of 10

This question introduces finding the perimeter of rectangles.

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\( \begin{array}{l}\text{Find the perimeter of a rectangle with length } 5\,\text{cm} \text{ and width } 3\,\text{cm}.\end{array} \)

Choose one option:

Add length and width, multiply by 2. Check units.

The perimeter of a rectangle is the total distance around it. Add length and width and multiply by 2: P = 2(L + W). For a rectangle with length 5 cm and width 3 cm, perimeter = 2(5+3) = 16 cm. Understanding perimeter helps with fencing, framing, or designing layouts. Practice with different rectangles and squares to gain speed. Compare units carefully to avoid errors.