Calculating the Perimeter of a Rectangle
Perimeter of a Rectangle is the total distance around the outside of a rectangle. The perimeter of a rectangle is equal to the sum of all the sides. However, since a rectangle’s opposite sides are congruent, we only need to know the length and width.
The perimeter of a rectangle is the distance around the outside of the rectangle. A rectangle has four sides with opposite sides being congruent. The formula for finding the perimeter is Side A + Side B + Side A + Side B. This could also be stated as 2*Side A + 2*Side B or 2*(Side A + Side B)
Or as a formula:
Perimeter = 2 (w + h)
where: w is the width of the rectangle and h is the height of the rectangle
Example: Find the perimeter of a rectangular field of length 45 m and width 35 m.
Solution: Perimeter = 2 (w + h) = 2 (45 + 35)
So, the perimeter is 160 m.
