While this isn't a real problem, it is a fun way to show how the perimeter and area of something is related. (Photo Credit: KDKA) Obviously, if I cut a hole in this paper, I still wouldn't fit.

Extra: The puzzle presented in this activity is called a “perimeter magic triangle of order three.” To extend it to a higher-order perimeter magic triangle start by drawing a new triangle.

Recap. Perimeter is the distance around the outside of a shape.. Area measures the space inside a shape. We measure area in meters squared which is written as m2. Example: Perimeter: Add all the ...