Instructions
Calculate the perimeter of each shape. Remember, the perimeter is the total distance around the shape. Show your work and write the final answer in the space provided.1. A rectangle has a length of 8 cm and a width of 5 cm. What is its perimeter?
2. A triangle has sides of 6 m, 6 m, and 6 m. What is its perimeter?
3. An irregular shape has sides measuring 4 cm, 2 cm, 3 cm, and 5 cm. What is its perimeter?
4. A square has a side length of 7 inches. What is its perimeter?
5. Explain why knowing how to calculate perimeter is important in real-life situations. Give one example.
6. A circular garden has a diameter of 10 meters. If you want to put a fence around it, what is the approximate perimeter (circumference) of the garden? Use π = 3.14 for your calculation.