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PERIMETER
A perimeter is a closed path that encompasses, surrounds, or outlines either a two
dimensional shape or a one-dimensional length. ... A calculated perimeter is the length of fence
required to surround a yard or garden. The perimeter of a wheel/circle (its circumference)
describes how far it will roll in one revolution.

How do you calculate a perimeter?


To find the perimeter of a rectangle, add the lengths of the rectangle's four sides. If
you have only the width and the height, then you can easily find all four sides (two sides
are each equal to the height and the other two sides are equal to the width). Multiply
both the height and width by two and add the results.

The perimeter is the distance around the object. For example, your house has a fenced
yard. The perimeter is the length of the fence. If the yard is 50 ft × 50 ft your fence is 200 ft long.

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