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Maths Quiz - Perimeter and Area (Easy) (Questions)

Shapes surround us every day. This 11 Plus Maths quiz explores perimeter and area, helping pupils understand how to measure space and outline with confidence.

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Fascinating Fact:

Ancient builders in Egypt measured land area using ropes with knots, turning geometry into one of the world’s oldest professions.

In 11 Plus Maths, pupils learn how to calculate perimeter, which measures the distance around a shape, and area, which shows how much space it covers. These skills are essential for geometry, design, and problem-solving.

Key Terms

Perimeter: The total distance around the outside edge of a shape.
Area: The amount of surface a shape covers, usually measured in square units.
Rectangle: A four-sided shape with opposite sides equal and every angle a right angle.

Parents can read our guide on 11 Plus subjects to learn more about what topics are included in the exam.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

How do you find the perimeter of a rectangle?

Add the lengths of all four sides, or use the formula 2 × (length + width) to calculate it quickly.

How do you calculate the area of a rectangle?

Multiply the length by the width. For example, if a rectangle is 5 cm by 3 cm, the area is 15 cm².

Why is learning about area and perimeter important?

These measurements are used in real life for tasks like tiling floors, fencing gardens, and creating designs with accurate dimensions.

Try These Related Quizzes

1.

What is the perimeter of a circle called?

[ ]	Circularize
[ ]	Circumscribe
[ ]	Circumference
[ ]	Circumflex

2.

If you are provided with a ruler, what would be the best way to find the area of a square?

[ ]	Measure the length of one side and multiply it with itself
[ ]	Measure the length of two sides and multiply them together
[ ]	Measure the length of one side and multiply it with four
[ ]	Measure the length of one side and multiply it with two

3.

If you are provided with a ruler, what would be the best way to find the area of a rectangle?

[ ]	Measure the length and width and multiply each of them by two. Finally, add these results together
[ ]	Measure the lengths of the length and the width and add them together
[ ]	Measure the lengths of the length and the width and multiply them together
[ ]	Measure the length of one side and multiply it with itself

4.

If you are provided with a ruler, what would be the best way to find the area of a right angled triangle?

[ ]	Measure the lengths of the sides that form the right angle and multiply this by two
[ ]	Measure the lengths of the sides that form the right angle, multiply them and divide this by two
[ ]	Measure the lengths of the hypotenuse and multiply this by two
[ ]	Measure the length of one of the sides that forms the right angle, and the length of the hypotenuse. Multiply these together and then divide by two

5.

What is the formula for finding the area of a circle?

[ ]	Area = 2 × π × r
[ ]	Area = π × r²
[ ]	Area = π × r³
[ ]	Area = π × r

6.

A square has a side length of 6 cm. If the square is cut along one of its diagonals, what will be the area of one of the resulting triangles?

[ ]	36 cm²
[ ]	18 cm
[ ]	18 cm²
[ ]	72 cm²

7.

What is the perimeter of a rectangle of width 10 cm and length 14 cm?

[ ]	140 cm
[ ]	48 cm²
[ ]	140 cm²
[ ]	48 cm

8.

A right angled triangle has an area of 45 cm². What is the area of the rectangle formed by using two such triangles?

[ ]	90 cm
[ ]	90 cm²
[ ]	180 cm²
[ ]	180 cm

9.

How many square centimetres are there in 1 m²?

[ ]	1,000
[ ]	100
[ ]	10,000
[ ]	10

10.

How many square millimetres are there in 1 cm²?

[ ]	10
[ ]	10,000
[ ]	1,000
[ ]	100

Maths Quiz - Perimeter and Area (Easy) (Answers)

1.

What is the perimeter of a circle called?

[ ]	Circularize
[ ]	Circumscribe
[x]	Circumference
[ ]	Circumflex

Learn this fact!

2.

If you are provided with a ruler, what would be the best way to find the area of a square?

[x]	Measure the length of one side and multiply it with itself
[ ]	Measure the length of two sides and multiply them together
[ ]	Measure the length of one side and multiply it with four
[ ]	Measure the length of one side and multiply it with two

The area of a square = length × width BUT length = width in a square

3.

If you are provided with a ruler, what would be the best way to find the area of a rectangle?

[ ]	Measure the length and width and multiply each of them by two. Finally, add these results together
[ ]	Measure the lengths of the length and the width and add them together
[x]	Measure the lengths of the length and the width and multiply them together
[ ]	Measure the length of one side and multiply it with itself

The area of a rectangle = length × width

4.

If you are provided with a ruler, what would be the best way to find the area of a right angled triangle?

[ ]	Measure the lengths of the sides that form the right angle and multiply this by two
[x]	Measure the lengths of the sides that form the right angle, multiply them and divide this by two
[ ]	Measure the lengths of the hypotenuse and multiply this by two
[ ]	Measure the length of one of the sides that forms the right angle, and the length of the hypotenuse. Multiply these together and then divide by two

Area of a triangle = ¹?₂ × base × height

5.

What is the formula for finding the area of a circle?

[ ]	Area = 2 × π × r
[x]	Area = π × r²
[ ]	Area = π × r³
[ ]	Area = π × r

Learn this fact! ? = ²²?₇ or about 3.14

6.

A square has a side length of 6 cm. If the square is cut along one of its diagonals, what will be the area of one of the resulting triangles?

[ ]	36 cm²
[ ]	18 cm
[x]	18 cm²
[ ]	72 cm²

The sides which form the right angle are both of length 6 cm ? area = ¹?₂ × base × height = ¹?₂ × 6 × 6 = 18 cm²

7.

What is the perimeter of a rectangle of width 10 cm and length 14 cm?

[ ]	140 cm
[ ]	48 cm²
[ ]	140 cm²
[x]	48 cm

Perimeter of a rectangle = 2 × length + 2 × width = 2 × 14 + 2 × 10 = 28 + 20 = 48 cm

8.

A right angled triangle has an area of 45 cm². What is the area of the rectangle formed by using two such triangles?

[ ]	90 cm
[x]	90 cm²
[ ]	180 cm²
[ ]	180 cm

Double the area of the given triangle: two right angled triangles form a square or a rectangle

9.

How many square centimetres are there in 1 m²?

[ ]	1,000
[ ]	100
[x]	10,000
[ ]	10

1 square metre = 1 m × 1 m = 1 m². 1 m equals 100 cm BUT 1 m² = 100 cm × 100 cm = 10,000 cm²

10.

How many square millimetres are there in 1 cm²?

[ ]	10
[ ]	10,000
[ ]	1,000
[x]	100

1 cm² = 1 cm × 1 cm = 1 cm². 1 cm equals 10 mm BUT 1 cm² = 10 mm × 10 mm = 100 mm²