SOLUTION: what is the difference between perimeter and area and when do I use which

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Question 2943: what is the difference between perimeter and area and when do I use which
Answer by longjonsilver(2297) About Me  (Show Source):
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perimeter is a length...the length of "walking" along the outside.
Area is the amount of space contained by the perimeter for any 2-dimensional figure, such as a circle or a football pitch.
Volume is the amount of space contained by a 3-dimensional figure, such as a ball or a cereal packet.
jon