Question

1. colton builds a sandbox for his cousin. the sandbox measures 4 feet by 3 feet. what is the perimeter of the sandbox? (add all the sides to find the perimeter.)

Explanation:

Step1: Identify length and width

Length \( l = 4 \, \text{ft} \), width \( w = 3 \, \text{ft} \)

Step2: Use rectangle perimeter formula

Perimeter \( P = 2(l + w) \)

Step3: Substitute and calculate

\( P = 2(4 + 3) = 2 \times 7 = 14 \, \text{ft} \)

Answer:

14 feet