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Solve for P if

l = 2 1/2ft and W= 3 2/5ft
P=2L+2W
simplify completely and write as a mixed number
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11 4/5 is the answer
User Naveen Kumar H S
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Put each variable's value in parentheses:

P = 2(2.5) + 2(3 2/5)
Solve and get P = 5 + 6 4/5 which as 11 4/5.

The mixed number answer is 11 4/5
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