SOLUTION: A retangular room is 12 1/2 feet wide and 14 feet long. What is the perimeterof the room. I know if you the formula I have to use is p = 2(l+w) but I am confused because of

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Question 498193: A retangular room is 12 1/2 feet wide and 14 feet long. What is the perimeterof the room.
I know if you the formula I have to use is p = 2(l+w)
but I am confused because of the fraction. Please help. Thanks!

Answer by cleomenius(959) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2(12 1/5) = 25 feet.
Don't worry about the fraction, all you have to is multiply 12.5 *2.
2(14) = 28 feet.
25 feet + 28 feet = 53 feet.
Cleomenius.