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<p>The total distance around a rectangle is called its perimeter. The sum of all sides of the rectangle. Perimeter of rectangle is also used for building borders, flooring, and also in construction planning. In this topic, we will learn about the perimeter of a rectangle.</p>
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<p>The total distance around a rectangle is called its perimeter. The sum of all sides of the rectangle. Perimeter of rectangle is also used for building borders, flooring, and also in construction planning. In this topic, we will learn about the perimeter of a rectangle.</p>
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<h2>What is the Perimeter of Rectangle?</h2>
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<h2>What is the Perimeter of Rectangle?</h2>
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<p>The perimeter is the total length<a>of</a>all the sides of a rectangle. It is a measure of the distance that surrounds the boundary of the rectangle.</p>
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<p>The perimeter is the total length<a>of</a>all the sides of a rectangle. It is a measure of the distance that surrounds the boundary of the rectangle.</p>
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<p><strong>Formula for perimeter of rectangle</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Formula for perimeter of rectangle</strong></p>
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<p>2 x (length + width)</p>
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<p>2 x (length + width)</p>
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<p><strong>How to Calculate the Perimeter of Rectangle</strong></p>
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<p><strong>How to Calculate the Perimeter of Rectangle</strong></p>
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<ul><li>Find out the length and the width of the rectangle. For example, length = 10, width = 8 </li>
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<ul><li>Find out the length and the width of the rectangle. For example, length = 10, width = 8 </li>
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<li>Put the values in the<a>formula</a>P = 2 x (length + width) Now, P = 2 x (10 + 8) </li>
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<li>Put the values in the<a>formula</a>P = 2 x (length + width) Now, P = 2 x (10 + 8) </li>
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<li>Add the<a>numbers</a>inside the brackets together then multiply by 2. Now, P = 2 x (18) </li>
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<li>Add the<a>numbers</a>inside the brackets together then multiply by 2. Now, P = 2 x (18) </li>
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<li>The final answer is the perimeter of rectangle Therefore, P = 36.</li>
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<li>The final answer is the perimeter of rectangle Therefore, P = 36.</li>
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</ul><p><strong>Example Problem on Perimeter of Rectangle</strong></p>
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</ul><p><strong>Example Problem on Perimeter of Rectangle</strong></p>
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<p>A garden with the length of 20 meters and a width of 15 meters is formed in the form of rectangle. What is the perimeter?</p>
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<p>A garden with the length of 20 meters and a width of 15 meters is formed in the form of rectangle. What is the perimeter?</p>
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<p><strong>Solution:</strong>The length of garden = 20 meters</p>
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<p><strong>Solution:</strong>The length of garden = 20 meters</p>
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<p>The width of garden = 15 meters Now, the formula for the perimeter of a rectangle is P = 2 x (length + width) = 2 x (20 + 15) = 2 x (35) = 70 meters </p>
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<p>The width of garden = 15 meters Now, the formula for the perimeter of a rectangle is P = 2 x (length + width) = 2 x (20 + 15) = 2 x (35) = 70 meters </p>
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<p>Therefore, the perimeter of a rectangular garden is 70 meters.</p>
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<p>Therefore, the perimeter of a rectangular garden is 70 meters.</p>
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<h2>Tips and Tricks for Perimeter of Rectangle</h2>
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<h2>Tips and Tricks for Perimeter of Rectangle</h2>
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<p>Follow a simple method that makes the process quick and efficient when you are working with the perimeter of a rectangle. Here are some helpful tips and tricks to make the calculation easy.</p>
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<p>Follow a simple method that makes the process quick and efficient when you are working with the perimeter of a rectangle. Here are some helpful tips and tricks to make the calculation easy.</p>
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<ul><li>Before starting, make sure the units for both length and width are equal.</li>
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<ul><li>Before starting, make sure the units for both length and width are equal.</li>
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</ul><ul><li>First, the length and width should be added, then its total should be multiplied by 2 to find the perimeter.</li>
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</ul><ul><li>First, the length and width should be added, then its total should be multiplied by 2 to find the perimeter.</li>
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</ul><ul><li>Make sure that you have the correct length and width by checking the measurements twice.</li>
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</ul><ul><li>Make sure that you have the correct length and width by checking the measurements twice.</li>
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</ul><ul><li>If you are not sure about the shape, draw a diagram to see the length and width.</li>
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</ul><ul><li>If you are not sure about the shape, draw a diagram to see the length and width.</li>
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</ul><h2>Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them in Perimeter of Rectangle</h2>
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</ul><h2>Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them in Perimeter of Rectangle</h2>
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<p>It's easy to make mistakes when finding the perimeter of rectangle, but which in turn it will give the wrong results. Avoiding these basic miscalculation and making corrections on time will be helpful in getting time and energy saved.</p>
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<p>It's easy to make mistakes when finding the perimeter of rectangle, but which in turn it will give the wrong results. Avoiding these basic miscalculation and making corrections on time will be helpful in getting time and energy saved.</p>
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<h3>Problem 1</h3>
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<h3>Problem 1</h3>
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<p>A football field is having length is 120 yards, and the width is 80 yards. What is its perimeter?</p>
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<p>A football field is having length is 120 yards, and the width is 80 yards. What is its perimeter?</p>
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<p>Okay, lets begin</p>
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<p>Okay, lets begin</p>
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<p>400 yards</p>
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<p>400 yards</p>
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<h3>Explanation</h3>
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<h3>Explanation</h3>
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<p>The length of the football field = 120 yards</p>
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<p>The length of the football field = 120 yards</p>
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<p>The width of football field = 80 yards</p>
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<p>The width of football field = 80 yards</p>
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<p>Now, the perimeter P = 2 x (length + width)</p>
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<p>Now, the perimeter P = 2 x (length + width)</p>
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<p>= 2 x (120 + 80)</p>
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<p>= 2 x (120 + 80)</p>
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<p>= 2 x 200</p>
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<p>= 2 x 200</p>
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<p>= 400 yards</p>
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<p>= 400 yards</p>
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<p>Therefore, the football field perimeter is 400 yards.</p>
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<p>Therefore, the football field perimeter is 400 yards.</p>
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<h3>Problem 2</h3>
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<h3>Problem 2</h3>
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<p>A warehouse has a length of 250 feet and width of 150 feet. Calculate its perimeter.</p>
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<p>A warehouse has a length of 250 feet and width of 150 feet. Calculate its perimeter.</p>
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<p>800 feet is the perimeter </p>
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<p>800 feet is the perimeter </p>
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<h3>Explanation</h3>
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<h3>Explanation</h3>
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<p>The formula to find perimeter of rectangle is P = 2 x (length + width)</p>
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<p>The formula to find perimeter of rectangle is P = 2 x (length + width)</p>
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<p>Here, length = 250 feet, width = 150 feet.</p>
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<p>Here, length = 250 feet, width = 150 feet.</p>
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<p>Now P = 2 x (250 + 150) = 2 x (400) = 800 feet</p>
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<p>Now P = 2 x (250 + 150) = 2 x (400) = 800 feet</p>
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<p>So, warehouse perimeter is 800 feet.</p>
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<p>So, warehouse perimeter is 800 feet.</p>
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<h3>Problem 3</h3>
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<h3>Problem 3</h3>
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<p>The yard of a house is 9 meters long and 500 centimeters width. What should be the perimeter?</p>
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<p>The yard of a house is 9 meters long and 500 centimeters width. What should be the perimeter?</p>
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<p>28 meters</p>
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<p>28 meters</p>
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<h3>Explanation</h3>
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<p>We know that 500 centimeters = 5 meters. So the width is 5 meters and the height is 9 meters. By applying the formula, P = 2 x (9 + 5) = 2 x (14) = 28. Therefore, the perimeter is 28 meters.</p>
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<p>We know that 500 centimeters = 5 meters. So the width is 5 meters and the height is 9 meters. By applying the formula, P = 2 x (9 + 5) = 2 x (14) = 28. Therefore, the perimeter is 28 meters.</p>
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<h3>Problem 4</h3>
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<h3>Problem 4</h3>
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<p>The table is 6 feet long, but its width is 4 feet. Find the perimeter of the table?</p>
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<p>The table is 6 feet long, but its width is 4 feet. Find the perimeter of the table?</p>
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<p>20 feet</p>
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<p>20 feet</p>
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<h3>Explanation</h3>
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<p>Table length = 6 feet, table width = 4 feet.</p>
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<p>Table length = 6 feet, table width = 4 feet.</p>
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<p> So, the perimeter P = 2 x (length + width)</p>
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<p> So, the perimeter P = 2 x (length + width)</p>
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<p> = 2 x (6 feet + 4 feet)</p>
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<p> = 2 x (6 feet + 4 feet)</p>
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<p> = 2 x (10 feet)</p>
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<p> = 2 x (10 feet)</p>
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<p> = 20 feet </p>
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<p> = 20 feet </p>
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<p> Finally, the perimeter of the table is 20 feet.</p>
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<p> Finally, the perimeter of the table is 20 feet.</p>
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<h3>Problem 5</h3>
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<h3>Problem 5</h3>
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<p>The photo frame has 14 inches long and 10 inches width, it is used to insert the picture. What is the perimeter of the photo frame?</p>
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<p>The photo frame has 14 inches long and 10 inches width, it is used to insert the picture. What is the perimeter of the photo frame?</p>
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<p>48 inches.</p>
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<p>48 inches.</p>
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<h3>Explanation</h3>
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<p>We know that the formula to find perimeter is 2 x (length + width), here the photo frame has length of 14 inches and width of 10 inches. Therefore, the perimeter will be P = 2 x (14 + 10) = 2 x (24) = 48 inches.</p>
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<p>We know that the formula to find perimeter is 2 x (length + width), here the photo frame has length of 14 inches and width of 10 inches. Therefore, the perimeter will be P = 2 x (14 + 10) = 2 x (24) = 48 inches.</p>
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<h2>FAQs on Perimeter of rectangle.</h2>
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<h2>FAQs on Perimeter of rectangle.</h2>
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<h3>1.What is the formula for the perimeter of a rectangle?</h3>
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<h3>1.What is the formula for the perimeter of a rectangle?</h3>
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<p>The formula is P = 2 x (l + w), where l is length and w is width.</p>
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<p>The formula is P = 2 x (l + w), where l is length and w is width.</p>
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<h3>2.Is it possible for a rectangle to have the same length and width?</h3>
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<h3>2.Is it possible for a rectangle to have the same length and width?</h3>
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<p>Yes, in that case a<a>square</a>is a rectangle, and the perimeter will be 4 x side length.</p>
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<p>Yes, in that case a<a>square</a>is a rectangle, and the perimeter will be 4 x side length.</p>
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<h3>3.How can you find the width if the perimeter and the length are given?</h3>
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<h3>3.How can you find the width if the perimeter and the length are given?</h3>
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<p>We use the formula as w = P / 2 - l. Where P is the perimeter and l is length.</p>
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<p>We use the formula as w = P / 2 - l. Where P is the perimeter and l is length.</p>
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<h3>4.Is it possible for a rectangle to have a perimeter of zero?</h3>
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<h3>4.Is it possible for a rectangle to have a perimeter of zero?</h3>
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<p>No, but length and width need to be positive values.</p>
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<p>No, but length and width need to be positive values.</p>
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<h3>5.Can a rectangle perimeter be a decimal?</h3>
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<h3>5.Can a rectangle perimeter be a decimal?</h3>
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<p>Yes, if the length or width has a<a>decimal</a>value of units, then the perimeter will be also negative value.</p>
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<p>Yes, if the length or width has a<a>decimal</a>value of units, then the perimeter will be also negative value.</p>
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<h2>Important Glossaries for Perimeter of Rectangle</h2>
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<h2>Important Glossaries for Perimeter of Rectangle</h2>
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<ul><li><strong>Decimal values:</strong>Numbers containing decimals have two parts: the whole number and fraction part, and these two parts are separated by a decimal point. For example, 2.5.</li>
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<ul><li><strong>Decimal values:</strong>Numbers containing decimals have two parts: the whole number and fraction part, and these two parts are separated by a decimal point. For example, 2.5.</li>
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</ul><ul><li><strong>Perimeter:</strong>The perimeter of a rectangle means the total distance around the rectangle.</li>
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</ul><ul><li><strong>Perimeter:</strong>The perimeter of a rectangle means the total distance around the rectangle.</li>
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</ul><ul><li><strong>Units of measurement:</strong>The standard unit used for length and width, such as, meters, feet, or inches.</li>
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</ul><ul><li><strong>Units of measurement:</strong>The standard unit used for length and width, such as, meters, feet, or inches.</li>
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