Learn about perimeters and how to calculate the perimeter of a simple shape with this BBC Bitesize Maths article. For students between the ages of 11 and 14. Area of squares, rectangles and compound ...

Sometimes shapes can be more complicated. Be particularly careful to add up the lengths of every side when you work out the total perimeter. Perimeter \(= 2 + 2 + 3 + 3 + 5 + 5 = 20~cm\) In some cases ...