SSAT Elementary Level Math : Rectangles

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #3 : How To Find The Perimeter Of A Rectangle

If Elijah draws a rectangle with a long side of 9 cm and a short side of 3 cm, what is the perimeter of the rectangle? 

Possible Answers:

32 cm

24 cm

27 cm

28 cm

Correct answer:

24 cm

Explanation:

To find the perimeter of a rectangle, add all four sides:

Example Question #4 : How To Find The Perimeter Of A Rectangle

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What is the perimeter of the above rectangle?

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

To find the perimeter of this rectangle, add all four sides together. Even though we are not given the length of all four sides, we know that opposite sides of a rectangle are always equal!

Example Question #446 : Geometry

What is the PERIMETER of the rectangle in the image?

Possible Answers:

40 cm

90 cm

40 cm

80 cm

300 cm

Correct answer:

80 cm

Explanation:

Because the problem asks you to find the perimeter, you are looking for the total distance around the outside of the shape. The problem also tells you that the figure is a rectangle, so you know that all the sides are 10 cm and 30 cm. Adding all four sides gives the perimeter: 

Example Question #5 : How To Find The Perimeter Of A Rectangle

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What is the perimeter of the rectangle?

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

To find the perimeter of a rectangle, add all four sides together.

Example Question #441 : Geometry

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What is the perimeter of the rectangle?

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

To find the perimeter of this rectangle, add all four sides together. Even though we are not given the length of all four sides, we know that opposites sides of a rectangle are always equal.

 

Example Question #12 : How To Find The Perimeter Of A Rectangle

Rectangle

Give the perimeter of the rectangle in millimeters.

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

Use the following formula for the perimeter, substituting the two side lengths,  :

Since there are 1,000 millimeters in 1 meter, multiply the answer by 1,000:

Example Question #13 : How To Find The Perimeter Of A Rectangle

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What is the perimeter of the rectangle?

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

To find the perimeter of this rectangle, add all four sides together. Even though we are not given the length of all four sides, we know that opposite sides of a rectangle are always equal.

Example Question #381 : Rectangles

How many sides does a rectangle have?

Possible Answers:

2

1

3

5

4

Correct answer:

4

Explanation:

A rectangle is a shape with 4 sides.  The opposite sides have equal lengths.

Example Question #382 : Rectangles

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What is the perimeter of the above rectangle?

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

To find the perimeter of the rectangle, add all four sides together. Even though we are not given the length of all four sides, we know that opposite sides are always equal. 

Example Question #16 : How To Find The Perimeter Of A Rectangle

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What is the perimeter of the blue rectangle?

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

To find the perimeter of the rectangle, add all four sides together. Even though we are not given the length of all four sides, we know that opposite sides are always equal. 

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