The formula for the perimeter of a rectangle is P = 2(1 + w) and the formula for the area of a rectangle is A = lw, where l is
the length of the rectangle and w is the width.
Determine the perimeter and the area of a 3 inch by 5 inch index card.
The perimeter is 8 inches and the area is 16 square inches.
The perimeter is 8 inches and the area is 15 square inches.
The perimeter is 15 inches and the area is 8 square inches.
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The perimeter is 16 inches and the area is 15 square inches.