Question

The world's largest mousetrap is

9 feet 10 inches long and 4 feet 5
inches wide. What is the perimeter of the mousetrap in feet and inches?

Use the formula for perimeter of
a rectangle and substitute.

P= 2l +2w
P=2(________)+ 2(________)
P= 19 feet, 8 inches + _______
P= _______ feet, _______ inches

Answer 1

P=28ft 6inches

Explanation:

First lets make. each side into inches.

Length. 9ft 10in = 118inches

Width. 4ft 5in= 53inches

P= 2l+2w

P=2(118)+2(53) P=236in+106in. or. P=19ft8in+ 8ft 10inches

P=342inches. or. P=28ft 6inches