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Perform calculations related to the perimeter and area of shapes, including rectangles, triangles, parallelograms, and trapeziums, with the exception of the area formula for triangles, which is not provided.

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Cambridge IGCSE MathematicsCore Mensuration

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Perform calculations related to the perimeter and area of shapes, including rectangles, triangles, parallelograms, and trapeziums, with the exception of the area formula for triangles, which is not provided

  • This point belongs to Area and perimeter, especially Area and perimeter outcomes.
  • You need to be able to perform calculations related to the perimeter and area of shapes, including rectangles, triangles, parallelograms, and trapeziums, with the exception of the area formula for triangles, which is not provided.
  • The key ideas to know are Calculate, Determine, and Show.
  • Use the linked flashcards and practice questions to check recall, then practise applying the idea in an exam-style answer.

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CalculateDetermineShowWork out

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Rectangle and Parallelogram

A rectangle has a length of 8 cm and a width of 5 cm. A parallelogram has a base of 10 cm and a height of 6 cm.

  1. a

    Calculate the area of the rectangle.

    Aim for approximately 2 distinct marking points.

    [2]
  2. b

    Calculate the area of the parallelogram.

    Aim for approximately 2 distinct marking points.

    [2]
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