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Each page of a book measures 12 inches by 8 inches. The cover extends beyond the shorter side one half inch in both directions.

What is the perimeter of the book’s cover in inches?

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41 inches

8.5 time 2 is 17

12 times 2 is 24

17 plus 24 is 41
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