Let’s solve each problem one by one. We’re finding the
perimeter of rectangles and squares.
Remember:
→ For a
rectangle, perimeter = 2 × (length + width)
→ For a
square, all sides are equal, so perimeter = 4 × side
We’ll go through each numbered shape:
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1. Rectangle: 18 cm by 13 cm
Perimeter = 2 × (18 + 13) = 2 × 31 =
62 cm
2. Rectangle: 9 cm by 8 cm
Perimeter = 2 × (9 + 8) = 2 × 17 =
34 cm
3. Square: 15 cm on each side
Perimeter = 4 × 15 =
60 cm
4. Square: 13 cm on each side
Perimeter = 4 × 13 =
52 cm
5. Rectangle: 15 cm by 9 cm
Perimeter = 2 × (15 + 9) = 2 × 24 =
48 cm
6. Rectangle: 7 cm by 6 cm
Perimeter = 2 × (7 + 6) = 2 × 13 =
26 cm
7. Rectangle: 15 cm by 14 cm
Perimeter = 2 × (15 + 14) = 2 × 29 =
58 cm
8. Rectangle: 9 cm by 8 cm
Perimeter = 2 × (9 + 8) = 2 × 17 =
34 cm
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Final Answer:
1. 62 cm
2. 34 cm
3. 60 cm
4. 52 cm
5. 48 cm
6. 26 cm
7. 58 cm
8. 34 cm
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of perimeter worksheet 2nd grade.