SOLUTION: Hi I need help finding the perimeter of a regular octagon with a side of 7.5 in. thanx

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Question 71317: Hi
I need help finding the perimeter of a regular octagon with a side of 7.5 in.

thanx
Answer by 303795(602) About Me  (Show Source):
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An octagon is an eight sided figure. If the octagon is regular then all the angles and sides are the same size.
The perimeter is the distance around the outside and this octagon has eight sides all 7.5 inches long. The perimeter will be 8 * 7.5 = 60 inches or 5 feet.