SSAT Math Question 665: Answer and Explanation

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Question: 665

9. How many meters of police tape are needed to wrap around a rectangular crime scene that measures 6 meters wide by 28 meters long?

  • A. 34 meters
  • B. 68 meters
  • C. 90 meters
  • D. 136 meters

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

The length of police tape wrapping around a rectangle is the same as the perimeter. Draw a rectangle and label the length as 28 and the width as 6. Remember, in a rectangle, opposite sides are equal to each other. Calculate the perimeter by adding all the sides: 6 + 6 + 28 + 28 = 68. The correct answer is (B).

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