Absolutely! Let’s calculate the
perimeter of each shape. As the reminder says:
> *To calculate the perimeter, we add together the lengths of all the sides. Don’t forget to include the unit of measurement in your answers.*
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1. Rectangle (12 cm by 7 cm)
A rectangle has
two pairs of equal sides.
- Top and bottom = 12 cm each → 12 + 12 = 24 cm
- Left and right = 7 cm each → 7 + 7 = 14 cm
Perimeter = 24 cm + 14 cm = 38 cm
✔ Answer: 38 cm
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2. Square (80 mm per side)
All four sides of a square are equal.
- Perimeter = 80 mm + 80 mm + 80 mm + 80 mm =
4 × 80 mm = 320 mm
✔ Answer: 320 mm
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3. Triangle (sides: 10 cm, 7 cm, 6 cm)
This is a scalene triangle — all sides are different.
- Perimeter = 10 cm + 7 cm + 6 cm =
23 cm
✔ Answer: 23 cm
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4. Trapezoid (sides: 5 cm, 6 cm, 8 cm, 6 cm)
Add all four sides:
- 5 cm + 6 cm + 8 cm + 6 cm =
25 cm
✔ Answer: 25 cm
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5. Pentagon (all sides labeled 12 cm)
It appears to be a regular pentagon (all sides equal), with 5 sides.
- Perimeter = 5 × 12 cm =
60 cm
✔ Answer: 60 cm
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✔ Final Answers:
1. Rectangle →
38 cm
2. Square →
320 mm
3. Triangle →
23 cm
4. Trapezoid →
25 cm
5. Pentagon →
60 cm
Let me know if you’d like to convert any units (like mm to cm) or need diagrams explained further! 🦉
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of perimeter worksheet for grade 4.