Question

A rectangle has twice the area of a square. The rectangle has the dimensions of 20 inches by 8

inches. What is the perimeter of the square. SHOW WORK PLEASE

Answer 1

The perimeter of the square is 24

Answer 2

In order to calculate perimeter, you need to add together the lengths of all four sides of the square. You are given the length of one side. Remember, all sides of a square are equal, so really you already have the measures of each side. Then, you add them together, so 6 + 6 + 6 + 6 = 24 inches.

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