Making the largest perimeter

This task is about working out perimeter and area of shapes.

Practical Task 


a)
 
Cut out the seven shapes below and arrange them to make a single rectangle with the largest perimeter possible. Stick the large rectangle on to your piece of paper.
 
b)
 
What is the perimeter of your large rectangle? __________ units
 
c)
 
What is the area of your large rectangle? __________ units2