Ask Question
21 January, 01:05

A square has its length and width increased by two feet and four feet respectively so that it is now a rectangle. The perimeter of the new rectangle is eight feet less than twice the original perimeter. What was the original perimeter?

+5
Answers (2)
  1. 21 January, 01:49
    0
    I think the correct anwer p=20
  2. 21 January, 02:50
    0
    Answer: 20

    Step-by-step explanation:

    P=2a+2b=2 (a+b)

    a1=a+2

    b1=b+4

    Pnew=2 (a+2) + 2 (b+4)

    Pnew=2a+2b+4+8

    Pnew=2 (a+b) + 12

    Pnew=2P-8

    P+12=2P-8

    12+8=2P-P

    20=P
Know the Answer?
Not Sure About the Answer?
Get an answer to your question ✅ “A square has its length and width increased by two feet and four feet respectively so that it is now a rectangle. The perimeter of the new ...” in 📙 Mathematics if there is no answer or all answers are wrong, use a search bar and try to find the answer among similar questions.
Search for Other Answers