Question

If a rectangle is 17 ft long and 8 ft wide, what is its perimeter?

Answer 1

50 ft

Explanation:

Length = 17ft
Breadth = 8ft
Rectangle has 2 lengths and 2 breadths
So,
`17xx2+8xx2`
`=50`

Answer 2

Perimeter `=50 ft`

Explanation:

Length of rectangle `=17ft`
Width of rectangle `=8ft`
Perimeter `=2(l+b)=2(17+8)=2(25)=50 ft`