he dimensions of Liz's desk are 3.2 feet wide and 4.6 feet long. Match the description on the left with the appropriate calculation.
Length
Width
Perimeter
Area
No match
CHOICES:
A) 15.6 feet
B) 4.6 feet
C.) 14.72 sq. feet
D). 15.6 sq. feet
E). 3.2 feet
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To match the descriptions with the appropriate calculation, we need to understand the definitions of the terms.
Length: The length refers to the longer side of the rectangle or desk. In this case, the length of Liz's desk is 4.6 feet.
Width: The width refers to the shorter side of the rectangle or desk. In this case, the width of Liz's desk is 3.2 feet.
Perimeter: The perimeter is the distance around the outside of the shape. For a rectangle, the perimeter is calculated by adding up all the sides. In this case, the perimeter of Liz's desk can be calculated by adding the length and width multiplied by 2:
Perimeter = 2(length) + 2(width)
So, the perimeter of Liz's desk is (2 * 4.6 feet) + (2 * 3.2 feet) = 9.2 feet + 6.4 feet = 15.6 feet.
Area: The area is the measure of the surface inside the shape. For a rectangle, the area is calculated by multiplying the length by the width. In this case, the area of Liz's desk is:
Area = length * width
So, the area of Liz's desk is 4.6 feet * 3.2 feet = 14.72 square feet.
Matching the descriptions with the calculations:
- Length: B) 4.6 feet
- Width: E) 3.2 feet
- Perimeter: A) 15.6 feet
- Area: C) 14.72 sq. feet