Pre-Algebra : Perimeter

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for Pre-Algebra

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Example Questions

Example Question #41 : Perimeter

A squares sides measure  inches each.  What is its perimeter?

Possible Answers:

 inches

 inches

 inches

 inches

 inches

Correct answer:

 inches

Explanation:

To find the perimeter of any object, simply add the length of each side together.  The best answer is:

 inches

Example Question #42 : Perimeter

A squares sides measure  inches each.  What is its perimeter?

Possible Answers:

 square inches

 square inches

 square inches

 square inches

 square inches

Correct answer:

 square inches

Explanation:

To find the perimeter of any object, simply add the length of each side together.  The best answer is:

 square inches

Example Question #26 : Perimeter Of A Rectangle Or Square

A rectangle measures  inches along its short side, and  inches along its long side.  What is the perimeter of the rectangle?

Possible Answers:

 square inches

 square inches

 square inches

 square inches

 square inches

Correct answer:

 square inches

Explanation:

To find the perimeter of any object, simply add the length of each side together.  The best answer is:

 square inches

Example Question #27 : Perimeter Of A Rectangle Or Square

A rectangle measures  inches along its short side, and  inches along its long side.  What is the perimeter of the rectangle?

Possible Answers:

 square inches

 square inches

 square inches

 square inches

 square inches

Correct answer:

 square inches

Explanation:

To find the perimeter of any object, simply add the length of each side together.  The best answer is:

 square inches

Example Question #43 : Perimeter

A square flower bed measures  feet along its edge.  What is the perimeter of the bed?

Possible Answers:

 feet

 feet

 feet

 feet

 feet

Correct answer:

 feet

Explanation:

To find the perimeter of any object, simply add the length of each side together.  The best answer is:

 feet

Example Question #29 : Perimeter Of A Rectangle Or Square

A rectangle measures  inches along its short side, and  inches along its long side.  What is the perimeter of the rectangle?

Possible Answers:

 feet

 feet

 feet

 feet

 feet

Correct answer:

 feet

Explanation:

To find the perimeter of any object, simply add the length of each side together.  The best answer is:

 feet

Example Question #44 : Perimeter

Find the perimeter of a square with a side of length 12cm.

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

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.

 

Example Question #45 : Perimeter

A squares sides measure  inches each.  What is its perimeter?

Possible Answers:

 square inches

 square inches

 square inches

 square inches

 square inches

Correct answer:

 square inches

Explanation:

To find the perimeter of any object, simply add the length of each side together.  The best answer is:

 square inches

Example Question #46 : Perimeter

A squares sides measure  inches each.  What is its perimeter?

Possible Answers:

 square inches

 square inches

 square inches

 square inches

 square inches

Correct answer:

 square inches

Explanation:

To find the perimeter of any object, simply add the length of each side together.  The best answer is:

 square inches

Example Question #47 : Perimeter

A rectangle measures  inches along its short side, and  inches along its long side.  What is the perimeter of the rectangle?

 

Possible Answers:

 square inches

 square inches

 square inches

 square inches

 square inches

Correct answer:

 square inches

Explanation:

To find the perimeter of any object, simply add the length of each side together.  The best answer is:

 square inches

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