Area and Perimeter Word Problems
Print 4th grade rectangle word problems about area and perimeter, with diagrams and a matching answer key.
Worksheet version 1 of 12. The answer key matches the current version.
Read each problem. Decide whether to find area or perimeter, and include the correct units.
1. A rectangular garden measures 3 m by 4 m. What is its area?
Answer: ____________________
2. A rectangular playground measures 6 m by 2 m. What is its perimeter?
Answer: ____________________
3. A rectangular rug measures 5 m by 3 m. What is its area?
Answer: ____________________
4. A rectangular flower bed measures 4 m by 7 m. What is its perimeter?
Answer: ____________________
5. A rectangular patio measures 8 m by 2 m. What is its area?
Answer: ____________________
6. A rectangular field measures 6 m by 5 m. What is its perimeter?
Answer: ____________________
About this worksheet
Use length times width for area and add the four sides for perimeter. Read each question carefully: area covers a surface, while perimeter measures its boundary.
Print a student sheet, then choose “Show answer key” to print the matching answers. Choose “New worksheet” for another version; the answer key always follows the version on screen.
Practice aligned to CCSS 4.MD.A.3.
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