Find the perimeter of the parallelogram shown in the previous question...
To find the perimeter of a parallelogram, we need to add the lengths of all its four sides. The previous question did not provide any specific values for the sides of the parallelogram, so we need to use the given answer choices to determine the correct perimeter.
The answer choices provided are:
a) 34 m
b) 56 m
c) 60 m
d) 68 m
We can eliminate options (a) and (c) as they are relatively smaller values and may not be able to accommodate all four sides of the parallelogram.
To determine the correct perimeter, we can calculate the perimeter using option (b) and option (d) and compare the results.
Let's assume option (b) is correct and calculate the perimeter:
Perimeter = Sum of all sides
If we assume one side to be 14 m (half of the given perimeter value), then the opposite side will also be 14 m.
Since the opposite sides of a parallelogram are equal in length, the other two sides will also be 14 m each.
Therefore, the perimeter using option (b) would be:
Perimeter = 14 m + 14 m + 14 m + 14 m = 56 m
Now, let's assume option (d) is correct and calculate the perimeter:
Perimeter = Sum of all sides
If we assume one side to be 17 m (half of the given perimeter value), then the opposite side will also be 17 m.
Since the opposite sides of a parallelogram are equal in length, the other two sides will also be 17 m each.
Therefore, the perimeter using option (d) would be:
Perimeter = 17 m + 17 m + 17 m + 17 m = 68 m
Comparing the two calculated perimeters, we see that the perimeter calculated using option (d) is larger than the perimeter calculated using option (b). Hence, the correct answer is option (d) - 68 m.
Therefore, the perimeter of the parallelogram shown in the previous question is 68 m.
Find the perimeter of the parallelogram shown in the previous question...
68
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