Question

geometry what are the area and perimeter of the rectangle shown? 3 in. 5 in. area = square inches perimeter = inches

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate the area

The formula for the area of a rectangle is \(A = l\times w\), where \(l = 5\) in and \(w = 3\) in.
\(A=5\times3 = 15\)

Step2: Calculate the perimeter

The formula for the perimeter of a rectangle is \(P=2(l + w)\).
\(P = 2(5 + 3)=2\times8 = 16\)

Answer:

area = \(15\) square inches, perimeter = \(16\) inches