why is a perimeter mesured in linear units?

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why is a perimeter mesured in linear units?

2006-09-11 11:39:58 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help

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Because the perimeter is the distance around a figure. It tells you, for example, how much fence to buy to enclose a corral, or how much molding to buy to go around the room. These are linear measurements (how many yards of fence, how many feet of molding).

2006-09-11 11:49:44 · answer #1 · answered by Marcella S 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋

because a circle is a closed line

2006-09-11 18:42:40 · answer #2 · answered by Shintz62 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋