SOLUTION: a rectangular backboard measures 3 ft 3 in. by 5 ft 4 in. what is the perimeter of the backboard? ( hint. convert 3 ft 3 in. to 39 in and 5 ft 4 in. to 64 in )

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Question 930743: a rectangular backboard measures 3 ft 3 in. by 5 ft 4 in. what is the perimeter of the backboard? ( hint. convert 3 ft 3 in. to 39 in and 5 ft 4 in. to 64 in )
Answer by rcdodds(6)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
To find the perimeter we add up all the sides' lengths.
We know that there are two sides of 3ft3in = 39in and two sides of 5ft4in = 64in.
From here we add
Note: 206 inches can also be called 17 ft 2 in.

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