Question

Central Park in New York City has a length of 2 1/2 miles and a width of 1/2 mile. What is the perimeter of the park?

a) 3 miles
b) 5 miles
c) 6 miles
d) 8 miles

Answer 1

The perimeter of Central Park, which is calculated using the formula P = 2l + 2w, is 6 miles when using the given dimensions of 2 1/2 miles for length and 1/2 mile for width.

Step-by-step explanation:

To calculate the perimeter of Central Park, we add the lengths of all the sides together. Since the park is rectangular, the formula for the perimeter is P = 2l + 2w, where l is the length and w is the width. Using the given lengths of 2 1/2 miles (or 2.5 miles) for the length and 1/2 mile (or 0.5 mile) for the width:

P = 2 × 2.5 miles + 2 × 0.5 mile

P = 5 miles + 1 mile

P = 6 miles

Therefore, the perimeter of Central Park is 6 miles.