Calculate the perimeter of composite shapes

Calculate the perimeter of composite shapes

Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. In this lesson, we will learn how to calculate the perimeter of composite shapes.

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4 Questions

Q1.
What is the perimeter of this shape?
48 m
Correct answer: 68 m
90 m
Q2.
What is a composite shape?
Correct answer: A shape made of two or more shapes put together
A shape with no parallel lines
A type of triangle
Q3.
The perimeter of a regular octagon is 88 mm. How long is each side?
Correct answer: 11 mm
44 mm
8 mm
Q4.
What is the perimeter of the shape below?
22 cm
Correct answer: 26 cm
4 cm

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UnitMaths / Area and perimeter