Perimeter Word Problems

Answer Key - Grade 3 Math Worksheet - Building Confidence

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1. 1.

   What is the distance around this card?

   • 14 inches
   • 16 inches
   • 18 inches
2. 2.

   A square sticker has sides of 3 cm. What is its perimeter?

   • 6 cm
   • 10 cm
   • 12 cm
3. 3.

   What is the perimeter of this rug?

   • 8 feet
   • 16 feet
   • 15 feet
4. 4.

   A bookmark has long sides of 6 cm and short sides of 1 cm. How much trim goes around it?

   • 7 cm
   • 6 cm
   • 14 cm
5. 5.

   The side lengths are in centimeters. What is the missing side?

   • 5 cm
   • 8 cm
   • 13 cm
6. 6.

   Jada walks all the way around a playground. It is 9 meters long and 7 meters wide. How far does she walk?

   • 32 meters
   • 63 meters
   • 25 meters
7. 7.

   What is the perimeter of this mat in meters?

   14
8. 8.

   A window is 4 feet wide and 2 feet tall. Ann puts trim around it. How many feet of trim does she need?

   • 6 feet
   • 10 feet
   • 12 feet
9. 9.

   How much wood goes around the edge of this sandbox?

   • 14 yards
   • 10 yards
   • 12 yards
10. 10.

    A desk top is 3 feet long and 2 feet wide. Max puts tape around the edge. How many feet of tape does he use?

    10