SOLUTION: A rectangle has sides of 4 and 8 inches. What is the perimeter of the rectangle, expressed in feet?

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Question 291448: A rectangle has sides of 4 and 8 inches. What is the perimeter of the rectangle, expressed in feet?
Answer by dawnhannah(7) About Me  (Show Source):
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The formula to find the perimeter of a rectangle is P= 2L + 2W. Since you have your length and width you can just plug it into the formula. 2(4)+2(8)= P
P= 8+16
P= 24 feet