Explain the difference between perimeter and area. If possible, give a real life example of when you might have to measure the perimeter or area of something.

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Larry Brennan

30 November, 14:51

Explain the difference between perimeter and area. If possible, give a real life example of when you might have to measure the perimeter or area of something.

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Laurel Haley · Answer 1

Area-the amount of space that a 2 dimensional figure takes up

perimeter - the length of the outer edge of a 2 dimensional figure or in other words the length of all sides added up

for area i guess if you were going to build a stop sign you need to know the area of the shape so you know how much metal you need

for perimeter you may need to find the perimeter of a lake to be able to put a walkway around it so you need to know how much sidewalk you need