Question

Reuben is making a replica of the US flag for his school project.

Answer 1

A) The perimeter is twice the sum of length and width.
.. 2*(2.5 cm +4.75 cm) = 14.5 cm

b) (1 in)/(0.5 cm) = (flag perimeter)/(14.5 cm)
.. (14.5 cm)*(1 in)/(.5 cm) = flag perimeter
.. flag perimeter = 29 in