Ryan’s Poster (Find the perimeter in the context of a one-step real-world problem.)

The video tutorial explains how to calculate the perimeter of a rectangular poster to determine the amount of ribbon needed for decoration. It introduces the concept of perimeter as the total distance around a figure and demonstrates the calculation by adding the lengths of all sides of the rectangle. The tutorial concludes by summarizing the steps and reinforcing the understanding of perimeter in solving word problems.

What are the dimensions of the rectangular poster Ryan is decorating?

• 8 feet by 1 foot

• 7 feet by 2 feet

• 5 feet by 4 feet

• 6 feet by 3 feet

What is the term used to describe the total distance around a figure?

• Perimeter

• Volume

• Area

• Diameter

How many feet of ribbon does Ryan need to cover the perimeter of the poster?

• 20 feet

• 18 feet

• 15 feet

• 12 feet

If the top and bottom sides of the rectangle are 6 feet each, what is the length of the left and right sides?

• 4 feet

• 3 feet

• 2 feet

• 5 feet

What is the formula to calculate the perimeter of a rectangle?

• Length * Width

• 2 * (Length + Width)

• 2 * Length + Width

• Length + Width