Concept explainers
To calculate: Thenew perimeter of the window, in feet, when 9 inches is added to each side of this window, in its existing measures.
Answer to Problem 44HP
The required new perimeter of the window is 17 feet.
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
A rectangular window having length equal to 4 feet and width equal to 3 feet.
Formula used:
Also, perimeter of rectangle
Calculation:
As
So, 9 inches
Thus, new width is 3.75 feetand new length is 4.75 feet .
So, new required perimeter of the window, using above said formula,
Conclusion: The new perimeter of the window is 17 feet.
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