Question

Sid has a rectangular wooden deck that measures 348 cm by 792 cm that he wants to put a string of lights around. What length of lights should he buy?

Answer 1

This problem requires that yo u calculate the perimeter of the 348 by 792 cm rectangular deck.  So, P = perimeter = length of lights =

                                        = 2(348 cm) + 2(792 cm).

Simplify this and you will then have your answer.