Pre-Algebra : Perimeter of a Rectangle or Square
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Example Question #302 : Geometry
A rectangle measures eight inches along its short side, and ten inches along its long side. What is the perimeter of the rectangle?
eighty six inches
forty six inches
thirty eight inches
twenty six inches
thirty six inches
thirty six inches
To find the perimeter of any object, simply add the length of each side together.
The best answer is:
thirty six inches
Example Question #303 : Geometry
An isosceles triangle measures two inches along its two equal sides, and one inch along its third side. What is the perimeter of the triangle?
five inches
four inches
six inches
ten inches
two inches
five inches
To find the perimeter of any object, simply add the length of each side together.
The best answer is:
five inches
Example Question #304 : Geometry
An equilateral triangle measures three inches along its three equal sides. What is the perimeter of the triangle?
eleven inches
nine inches
eighteen inches
twelve inches
three inches
nine inches
To find the perimeter of any object, simply add the length of each side together.
The best answer is:
nine inches
Example Question #21 : Perimeter Of A Rectangle Or Square
A squares sides measure 
To find the perimeter of any object, simply add the length of each side together. The best answer is:
Example Question #22 : Perimeter Of A Rectangle Or Square
A squares sides measure 
To find the perimeter of any object, simply add the length of each side together. The best answer is:
Example Question #21 : Perimeter Of A Rectangle Or Square
A rectangle measures 
To find the perimeter of any object, simply add the length of each side together. The best answer is:
Example Question #23 : Perimeter Of A Rectangle Or Square
A rectangle measures 
To find the perimeter of any object, simply add the length of each side together. The best answer is:
Example Question #23 : Perimeter Of A Rectangle Or Square
A square flower bed measures 
To find the perimeter of any object, simply add the length of each side together. The best answer is:
Example Question #27 : Perimeter Of A Rectangle Or Square
A rectangle measures 
To find the perimeter of any object, simply add the length of each side together. The best answer is:
Example Question #311 : Geometry
Find the perimeter of a square with a side of length 12cm.
To find the perimeter of a square, we use the following formula
where a, b, c, and d are the lengths of the sides. In this case, a side of the square is 12cm. We know that the sides of a square are all equal. So,
Note that when adding, we do not change the label, only the coefficients.
Therefore, the perimeter of the square with a side of length 12cm is 48cm.
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