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Can the perimeter of a rectangle be greater than it's area?

No, because the perimeter is the outside edge and the area is the amount of space in the shape


Is it sometimes always or never true that the perimeter of a rectangle is numerically greater than its area?

Sometimes. Experiment with a small square and with a large square (though any shape rectangle will do). A square of 4 x 4 has a perimeter of 16, and an area of 16. A smaller square has more perimeter than area. A larger square has more area than perimeter.


If the area is 350square feet what is the perimeter?

There is insufficient information to answer the question. For a given area, the perimeter depends upon the shape. For a given area, the circle will have the smallest perimeter. For polygons, regular polygons will have a smaller perimeter than an irregular one of the same area. Also, for regular polygons, the greater the number of sides, the smaller the perimeter.


What is bigger perimeter or area?

Perimeter and area measure different aspects of a shape, so one isn't inherently "bigger" than the other. The perimeter is the total distance around a shape, while the area quantifies the space within that shape. Depending on the dimensions of the shape, either the perimeter can be larger than the area, or vice versa. For example, for a square with a side length of 1, the perimeter is 4 while the area is 1, but as the shape increases in size, the area can grow more rapidly than the perimeter.


Can a shape have the same area but not perimeter?

Most shapes have different perimeter than area, as far as value.

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Can the perimeter of a rectangle be greater than it's area?

No, because the perimeter is the outside edge and the area is the amount of space in the shape


Can a rectangle have a greater perimeter and also have a greater area?

Of course, a rectangle can have a greater perimeter and a greater area. Simply double all the sides: the perimeter is doubled and the area is quadrupled - both bigger than they were.


Is perimeter always greater than the area?

No the area is almost always greater.


Is it sometimes always or never true that the perimeter of a rectangle is numerically greater than its area?

Sometimes. Experiment with a small square and with a large square (though any shape rectangle will do). A square of 4 x 4 has a perimeter of 16, and an area of 16. A smaller square has more perimeter than area. A larger square has more area than perimeter.


If the area is 350square feet what is the perimeter?

There is insufficient information to answer the question. For a given area, the perimeter depends upon the shape. For a given area, the circle will have the smallest perimeter. For polygons, regular polygons will have a smaller perimeter than an irregular one of the same area. Also, for regular polygons, the greater the number of sides, the smaller the perimeter.


What is bigger perimeter or area?

Perimeter and area measure different aspects of a shape, so one isn't inherently "bigger" than the other. The perimeter is the total distance around a shape, while the area quantifies the space within that shape. Depending on the dimensions of the shape, either the perimeter can be larger than the area, or vice versa. For example, for a square with a side length of 1, the perimeter is 4 while the area is 1, but as the shape increases in size, the area can grow more rapidly than the perimeter.


What is the perimeter if 1.44 acres if the shape is a rectangle?

The perimeter can have any value greater than 1008.1 feet


Can a shape have the same area but not perimeter?

Most shapes have different perimeter than area, as far as value.


Can a shape with perimeter 3m has one side 5cm?

No, the length of one side can't be greater than the perimeter.


Can a rectangle have a greater perimeter than another one but have a greater area too?

yes it can; a rectangle 5 by 2 has perimeter 14 and area 10 for example; a rectangle 10 by 2 has perimeter 24 and area 20, both greater.


What is the area of greater than 16 with a perimeter of 16?

A circle with a circumference (perimeter) of 16 units has an area of approx 20.4 units.


Is The area of a rectangle always greater than the perimeter?

To answer this simply try a few out for yourself. In a 2x1 cm rectangle, the area is 2 cm squared and the perimeter is 6 cm In a 12x10 rectangle, the area is 120 cm squared and the perimeter is 44 cm. In some cases, the perimeter is larger and in others it is smaller. To answer your question, no, the perimeter of a rectangle is NOT always greater than its area.