Measurements Perimeter
Perimeter The border or outer boundary lengths of a 2-D figure.
In a circle, the perimeter is referred to as the circumference.
Units of perimeter include: mm; cm; m; km
Examples1. Calculate the perimeter of the following shape:
𝑠𝑜𝑙𝑢𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛:𝑃 = 6 +2+2+1+3+4+1+7=26
Examples
During the Oyster Festival, Jam High School will be hiring out its fields to be
used for parking. How much chevron tape will be needed to demarcate
the parking area?
Solution:
Classwork
REFERENCING
Nicol, S. et al. (2016).The Answer Series: Mathematical Literacy grade 11
CAPS. The Answer,111-113