Question

buffy wants to win her classrooms gingerbread house decorating competition. she will outline the front of the house with an edible ribbon. using the figure below, determine the perimeter of the front of the house so buffy can cut the ribbon to the correct length. 8.9 in 5.8 in 14 in

Explanation:

Step1: Identify side - lengths

The side - lengths are 8.9 in, 8.9 in, 5.8 in, 5.8 in, and 14 in.

Step2: Calculate perimeter

Perimeter \(P=8.9 + 8.9+5.8 + 5.8+14\)
\(P=(8.9\times2)+(5.8\times2)+14\)
\(P = 17.8+11.6 + 14\)
\(P=43.4\) in

Answer:

43.4 in