Question

Rocio poured a square patio outside her back door. Each side measured 8.5 feet. Which equation represents the perimeter, in feet, of Rocio's patio? A. 8.5 + 8.5 = 17 B. 4 × 8.5 = 34 C. 2 × 8.5 = 17 D. 8.5 × 8.5 = 72.25

Answer 1

Answer:

B. 4 × 8.5 = 34

Step-by-step explanation:

The formula for calculating the perimeter of the square patio is expressed as;

P = 4L

L is the length of each side of the square patio

Given

L = 8.5 feet

Required

Perimeter in feet of Rocio's patio

Substitute the given parameter into the formula;

Perimeter = 4 * 8.5

Perimeter = 34ft²

Option B is correct.

Answer 2

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

72.25 the answer