SSAT Elementary Level Math : How to find the perimeter of a rectangle

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for SSAT Elementary Level Math

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Example Questions

Example Question #482 : Quadrilaterals

Megan is going to replace the carpet in her living room. Her living room is  meters long and  meters wide. What is the perimeter of her living room?

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

The formula for perimeter of a rectangle is 

To solve for the perimeter we can plug our known values into the equation. 

Example Question #52 : How To Find The Perimeter Of A Rectangle

Nancy is going to replace the carpet in her living room. Her living room is  meters long and  meters wide. What is the perimeter of her living room?

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

The formula for perimeter of a rectangle is 

To solve for the perimeter we can plug our known values into the equation. 

Example Question #426 : Rectangles

Justin just moved into a new house with a fenced in yard. The fence is  meters long and  meters wide. What is the perimeter of his yard? 

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

The formula for perimeter of a rectangle is 

To solve for the perimeter we can plug our known values into the equation. 

Example Question #421 : Rectangles

There is a park in Hank's new neighborhood that is  meters long and  meters wide. What is the perimeter of the park? 

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

The formula for perimeter of a rectangle is 

To solve for the perimeter we can plug our known values into the equation. 

Example Question #491 : Plane Geometry

Sandy has a pool in her backyard that is  meters long and  meters wide. What is the perimeter of her pool? 

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

The formula for perimeter of a rectangle is 

To solve for the perimeter we can plug our known values into the equation. 

Example Question #491 : Geometry

Angie has a pool in her backyard that is  meters long and  meters wide. What is the perimeter of her pool? 

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

The formula for perimeter of a rectangle is 

To solve for the perimeter we can plug our known values into the equation. 

Example Question #492 : Quadrilaterals

Charlie just moved into a new house with a fenced in yard. The fence is  meters long and  meters wide. What is the perimeter of his yard? 

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

The formula for perimeter of a rectangle is 

To solve for the perimeter we can plug our known values into the equation. 

Example Question #431 : Rectangles

There is a park in Hannah's new neighborhood that is  meters long and  meters wide. What is the perimeter of the park? 

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

The formula for perimeter of a rectangle is 

To solve for the perimeter we can plug our known values into the equation. 

Example Question #382 : Plane Geometry

Tim is going to retile his bathroom floor. His bathroom is  meters long and  meters wide. What is the peritmeter of his bathroom? 

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

The formula for perimeter of a rectangle is 

To solve for the perimeter we can plug our known values into the equation. 

Example Question #432 : Rectangles

What is the width of the rectangle if the perimeter is  and the length is ?

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

The formula for perimeter of a rectangle is 

To solve for the width we can plug our known values into the equation. 

Subtract  from both sides

Divide  by both sides

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