Question detail

method check: a rectangular display board has length 7 cm and width 5 cm. Find its perimeter.

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MCQ

Type

practice

Style

Topic

Mensuration and calculation

Question

  1. A. 24 cm
  2. B. 27
  3. C. 21
  4. D. 48

Answer

The correct answer is 24 cm.

Explanation

The distractors change the result or the form of the answer. The canonical solution reaches 24 cm, so 24 cm is the only option consistent with the working.

Common mistake

Circles and composite solids common mistake 1

Writing a final answer without showing the method that justifies it. This can weaken answers for: [Foundation and Higher] Calculate perimeters of two-dimensional shapes, including circles, and areas of circles and composite shapes..

Show the method first, then give the final answer in the required form. Apply this directly to Circles and composite solids.

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