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Set 3: Area Volume (Beginner)

Explanation

Answer: C

PROBLEM

A rectangle has length 12 and width 7. What is its perimeter?

A rectangle has length 12 and width 7. What is its perimeter?

A.

40

B.

36

C.

38

✓ Correct
D.

76

Detailed Explanation

Choice C is the best answer. Perimeter = 2(length + width) = 2(12 + 7) = 38

Why others are wrong:
A: 40 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
B: 36 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
D: 76 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.