Question

Lorenzo built a rectangular brick patio. He is putting a stone border around the patio. The patio is 12 feet long and 14 feet wide. What is the perimeter of the patio?

Answer 1

To find the perimeter of Lorenzo's patio, you need to understand that perimeter is a measurement of distance around a sided figure.

We know the side lengths are 12 feet, 14 feet, 12 feet, and 14 feet because it is a rectangle.

Add all these together to find the total distance around.

12 + 12 + 14 + 14 or (12 x 2) + (14 x 2) = 52 feet

The perimeter of Lorenzo's patio is 52 feet.