Question

Dr. Leo’s new office is 2.8 yards by 4 yards. She plans to run a decorative boarder around the perimeter of the office. How many yards of wallpaper border should she purchase?

Answer 1

13.6 yards

Explanation:

The equation for perimeter is P=2L+2W

So P=2(4 yards)+2(2.8 yards)

P=13.6 yards

Or you can write the formula as P=L+L+W+W and get the same answer