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Perimeter Word Problems
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Q1: Each side of a square piece of construction paper is 7 inches long. What
is the piece of paper's perimeter?
Q2: An envelope is 9 inches wide and 6 inches tall. What is its perimeter?
Q3: A square piece of tissue paper has a perimeter of 24 centimeters. How
long is each side?
Q4: A rectangular countertop is 8 feet long and 3 feet wide. What is its
perimeter?
Q5: The perimeter of a rectangular red sticker is 54 millimeters. It is 18
millimeters wide. How tall is it?
Q6: A square piece of carpet has a perimeter of 36 feet. How long is each
side of the carpet?
Q7: Each side of a square coffee shop is 9 meters long. What is the coffee
shop's perimeter?
Q8: A square traffic sign has a perimeter of 8 feet. How long is each side?
Q9: Each side of a square piece of construction paper is 11 inches long. What
is the piece of paper's perimeter?
Q10: Each side of a square market is 17 meters long. What is the market's
perimeter?