If the dimensions of a rectangle with a perimeter of 12 cm are doubled, what will be the perimeter of the new rectangle?

Casenonsensitive asked Feb 16, 2023

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If the dimensions of a rectangle with a perimeter of 12 cm are doubled, what will be

the perimeter of the new rectangle?

Casenonsensitive asked Feb 16, 2023

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Explanation:

the perimeter is the sum of the 4 individual sides.

if the sides are doubled, so is the sum of them.

therefore, the new perimeter is then

12×2 = 24 cm

Harmjanr answered Feb 20, 2023

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