Question

A child pedals her tricycle around her block, returning to her starting point. Her

block is a rectangle of length 500 meters and width 100 meters. How much
distance does she travel? *

Answer 1

Distance = 1200 m

Step-by-step explanation:

A child pedals her tricycle around her block, returning to her starting point. Her block is a rectangle of length 500 meters and width 100 meters.

We need to find the distance traveled by the child. The distance travelled on a rectangular path is equal to its perimeter i.e.

P = 2(l+b)

P = 2(500+100)

= 2(600)

= 1200 m

Hence, she had traveled 1200 m.