HSPT Math : How to find the perimeter of a figure

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for HSPT Math

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Example Questions

Example Question #334 : Problem Solving

What is the perimeter of the regular pentagon below? 

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Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

A regular pentagon has five equal sides. To find the perimeter of a pentagon, we can multiply the known side length by  (since there are five sides) or we can add the known side length to itself five times. 

Example Question #335 : Problem Solving

What is the perimeter of the regular pentagon below? 

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Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

A regular pentagon has five equal sides. To find the perimeter of a pentagon, we can multiply the known side length by  (since there are five sides) or we can add the known side length to itself five times. 

Example Question #336 : Problem Solving

What is the perimeter of the regular pentagon below? 

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Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

A regular pentagon has five equal sides. To find the perimeter of a pentagon, we can multiply the known side length by  (since there are five sides) or we can add the known side length to itself five times. 

Example Question #337 : Problem Solving

What is the perimeter of the regular pentagon below? 

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Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

A regular pentagon has five equal sides. To find the perimeter of a pentagon, we can multiply the known side length by  (since there are five sides) or we can add the known side length to itself five times. 

Example Question #131 : Geometric Measurement: Recognizing Perimeter

What is the perimeter of the regular pentagon below? 

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Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

A regular pentagon has five equal sides. To find the perimeter of a pentagon, we can multiply the known side length by  (since there are five sides) or we can add the known side length to itself five times. 

Example Question #132 : Geometric Measurement: Recognizing Perimeter

What is the perimeter of the regular pentagon below? 

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Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

A regular pentagon has five equal sides. To find the perimeter of a pentagon, we can multiply the known side length by  (since there are five sides) or we can add the known side length to itself five times. 

Example Question #133 : Geometric Measurement: Recognizing Perimeter

What is the perimeter of the regular hexagon below? 

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Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

A regular hexagon has six equal sides. To find the perimeter of a hexagon, we can multiply the known side length by  (since there are six sides) or we can add the known side length to itself six times. 

Example Question #134 : Geometric Measurement: Recognizing Perimeter

What is the perimeter of the regular hexagon below? 

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Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

A regular hexagon has six equal sides. To find the perimeter of a hexagon, we can multiply the known side length by  (since there are six sides) or we can add the known side length to itself six times. 

Example Question #135 : Geometric Measurement: Recognizing Perimeter

What is the perimeter of the regular hexagon below? 

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Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

A regular hexagon has six equal sides. To find the perimeter of a hexagon, we can multiply the known side length by  (since there are six sides) or we can add the known side length to itself six times. 

Example Question #136 : Geometric Measurement: Recognizing Perimeter

What is the perimeter of the regular hexagon below? 

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Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

A regular hexagon has six equal sides. To find the perimeter of a hexagon, we can multiply the known side length by  (since there are six sides) or we can add the known side length to itself six times. 

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