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MEAP Preparation - Grade 5 Mathematics
2.26 Perimeter of a Rectangle
The perimeter of a rectangle is the distance around the outside of the rectangle.
A rectangle has four sides with opposite sides equal.
If l = length of the rectangle and w = width of the rectangle
Perimeter = l + w + l + w = 2l + 2w = 2 (l + w)
Perimeter = 2(l + w) units
Example
: What is the perimeter of a rectangle with length 8 cm and width 5 cm?
Perimeter = 2(l+b)
Perimeter = 2(8+5)
Answer: 26 cm
Directions:
Answer the following questions. Also write at least five examples of your own.
Q 1
: What is the perimeter of a rectangle with length 15 cm and width 10 cm?
150 sq cm
100 cm
5 cm
50 cm
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