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Decide whether perimeter or area would be used to find the quantity of breakwater needed for harbor.

-perimeter
-area

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Answer:

Explanation:

perimeter

User Everts
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Answer:

Area

Explanation:

Using the perimeter will only give you the measurements of the outside. But since you need to fill the harbor with water, you need the depth as well.

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