SOLUTION: An octagon has equal sides that each measure 11 centimeters. Its perimeter is 66 centimeters. TRUE OR FALSE? I THINK ITS TRUE BECAUSE B X H WOULD EQUAL 66.. 6 X 11 = 6

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Question 297220: An octagon has equal sides that each measure 11 centimeters. Its perimeter is 66 centimeters.
TRUE OR FALSE?
I THINK ITS TRUE BECAUSE B X H WOULD EQUAL 66..
6 X 11 = 66..

Answer by richwmiller(17219)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
if each side measures 11 cm then 8*11=88
but the perimeter required is 66.
False

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