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Area and perimeter word problems

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Learn it Fencing, edging and borders measure around (perimeter). Carpet, paint and tiles cover a surface (area).

Example: A yard is 15 m by 9 m. A 3 m by 3 m shed sits in it. How much grass is there?

  1. Whole yard: $15 \times 9 = 135$ m².
  2. Shed: $3 \times 3 = 9$ m².
  3. Grass: $135 - 9 = 126$ m².

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