How to Find Perimeter | Math with Mr. J

What is the perimeter of a shape?

• The area inside the shape.

• The distance around the outside of a shape.

• The volume of the shape.

• The number of sides a shape has.

A right triangle has sides measuring 17 feet, 8 feet, and 15 feet. What is its perimeter?

• 30 feet

• 35 feet

• 40 feet

• 45 feet

A parallelogram has side lengths of 7 yards, 11 yards, 7 yards, and 11 yards. What is its perimeter?

• 28 yards

• 32 yards

• 36 yards

• 40 yards

A regular pentagon has each side measuring 33 centimeters. What is its perimeter?

• 132 centimeters

• 150 centimeters

• 165 centimeters

• 180 centimeters