Question

The perimeter of a church window is 60 inches. If the window is in the shape of a regular pentagon, what is the length of each side of the window?

A. 10 inches
B. 6 inches
C. 12 inches
D. 8 inches

Answer 1

We have to calculate the length of each side of the regular pentagon and to choose correct answer . It is given that the perimeter of the pentagon is 60 inches. And the perimeter is : P = 5 * L, where L stays for the length of each side. 60 in = 5 * L; L = 60 : 5; L = 12 in. Answer: C. 12 inches.