Perimeter and areaPerimeter and area - video summaries

In this National 4 Lifeskills Maths study guide, you can revise how to find the perimeter and area of triangles, quadrilaterals (rectangle, parallelogram, rhombus, kite and square), circles, arcs, sectors and composite shapes can all be calculated using relevant formulae.

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Perimeter and area - video summaries

Area

Sanjeev Kohli enlists the help of a professional tiler, Steven Lang. They work out how many tiles they need to decorate a bathroom.

Measurement

Sanjeev Kohli has bought a new outfit but the trousers and jacket don't fit. He visits Elle Wilson, a seamstress, for alterations and finds that measurements are vital to the process.