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In what area is calculating the perimeter primarily useful?
In what area is calculating the perimeter primarily useful?
- Calculating speed in athletics
- Measuring the weight of materials
- Estimating the volume of a liquid
- Determining boundary lengths in architecture (correct)
What is the formula for calculating the perimeter of a rectangle?
What is the formula for calculating the perimeter of a rectangle?
- P = 2(length + width) (correct)
- P = 4(length + width)
- P = length + width
- P = length × width
If the length of a rectangle is 10 m and the width is 5 m, what is the perimeter?
If the length of a rectangle is 10 m and the width is 5 m, what is the perimeter?
- 15 m
- 20 m
- 30 m (correct)
- 25 m
Which of the following examples correctly calculates the perimeter of a rectangle with a length of 8 ft and width of 6 ft?
Which of the following examples correctly calculates the perimeter of a rectangle with a length of 8 ft and width of 6 ft?
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What is a common use of perimeter in landscaping?
What is a common use of perimeter in landscaping?
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Perimeter Formula
- The perimeter (P) of a rectangle is calculated by the formula:
- P = 2(length + width)
- Or P = 2l + 2w, where:
- l = length
- w = width
Examples Of Perimeter Calculations
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Example 1:
- Length = 4 cm, Width = 3 cm
- P = 2(4 cm + 3 cm) = 2(7 cm) = 14 cm
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Example 2:
- Length = 10 m, Width = 5 m
- P = 2(10 m + 5 m) = 2(15 m) = 30 m
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Example 3:
- Length = 8 ft, Width = 6 ft
- P = 2(8 ft + 6 ft) = 2(14 ft) = 28 ft
Applications Of Perimeter
- Architecture: Used to determine the boundary lengths when designing building layouts.
- Landscaping: Helps in planning gardens or open areas by measuring enclosures.
- Fencing: Essential for calculating the amount of material needed to enclose an area.
- Sports Fields: Used to design the perimeter of various sports fields (e.g., tennis courts, basketball courts).
- Packaging: Determines the size of packaging materials based on the perimeter of the items being packaged.
Perimeter Formula
- The perimeter of a rectangle is calculated by adding twice the length and twice the width.
- This can be written as P = 2(length + width)
- Another way to write this formula is P = 2l + 2w where "l" represents the length and "w" represents the width.
Examples Of Perimeter Calculations
- In a rectangle with a length of 4 cm and width of 3 cm, the perimeter is 14 cm.
- In a rectangle with a length of 10 m and width of 5 m, the perimeter is 30 m.
- A rectangle with a length of 8 ft and width of 6 ft has a perimeter of 28 ft.
Applications Of Perimeter
- The perimeter is used in architectural designs to determine the boundary lengths of buildings.
- Perimeter calculations are essential when planning gardens or open areas in landscaping.
- The amount of fencing required to enclose an area is determined by the perimeter of the area.
- Sports fields like tennis courts and basketball courts rely on perimeter calculations to design their dimensions.
- Packaging materials are sized based on the perimeter of the items being packaged.
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