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Advanced MathEasyPerimeter of a rectangle in terms of its sides

Advanced Math practice question

A rectangle has length L and width W. Which expression gives its perimeter?

  1. A. 2L + 2WCorrect
  2. B. L + W
  3. C. LW
  4. D. 2LW

Answer: A. 2L + 2W

Two lengths and two widths.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. L + W
Only half the sides.
C. LW
That is the area.
D. 2LW
Twice the area.

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