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Mr. Wilson wants to protect his garden from animals using chicken wire. He has 40 feet of wire, which determines the garden's perimeter. The video explains how to calculate the perimeter of a rectangle and explores different dimensions for the garden. Mr. Wilson tries various combinations to find a suitable rectangle shape, eventually settling on dimensions that fit his space. The video also provides general advice on calculating perimeters for rectangles.

What is the perimeter of a rectangle with a length of 8 cm and a width of 5 cm?

• 40 cm

• 26 cm

• 30 cm

• 20 cm

If Mr. Wilson uses 10 feet for each side of his garden, what shape does it form?

• Square

• Circle

• Rectangle

• Triangle

Which combination of length and width did Mr. Wilson find too narrow for his garden?

• 10 feet and 10 feet

• 15 feet and 5 feet

• 14 feet and 6 feet

• 12 feet and 8 feet

What is the final dimension Mr. Wilson chooses for his garden?

• 12 feet by 8 feet

• 10 feet by 10 feet

• 15 feet by 5 feet

• 14 feet by 6 feet

If a rectangle has a perimeter of 60 cm, what is half of the perimeter?

• 15 cm

• 40 cm

• 20 cm

• 30 cm