Solve the problem.
-A small farm field is a square measuring 320 ft on a side. What is the perimeter of the field? If you Double the length of each side of the field, what is the new perimeter?
A) 320 ft, 1280 ft
B) 640 ft, 2560 ft
C) 640 ft, 1280 ft
D) 1280 ft, 2560 ft

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The perimeter of a square is calculated as 4 times the length of one side. Initially, the perimeter is 4 * 320 ft = 1280 ft. Doubling the length of each side makes them 640 ft each, so the new perimeter is 4 * 640 ft = 2560 ft.

Solve the Problem. -A Small Farm Field Is a Square Measuring 320 Ft