A triangle has sides of 3.5 inches, 6 inches and 5.5 inches. What is its perimeter? O 18 inches? O 15 inches O 12 inches 15 inches?

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A triangle has sides of 3.5 inches, 6 inches, and 5.5 inches. What is its perimeter?

- ○ 18 inches²
- ○ 15 inches
- ○ 12 inches
- ○ 15 inches²

**Explanation:**

The perimeter of a triangle is the sum of the lengths of its sides. For this triangle, add all side lengths together: 

3.5 inches + 6 inches + 5.5 inches = 15 inches

Therefore, the correct answer is 15 inches. Note that answers given in square inches (inches²) indicate area, not perimeter, and are irrelevant in this context.
Transcribed Image Text:A triangle has sides of 3.5 inches, 6 inches, and 5.5 inches. What is its perimeter? - ○ 18 inches² - ○ 15 inches - ○ 12 inches - ○ 15 inches² **Explanation:** The perimeter of a triangle is the sum of the lengths of its sides. For this triangle, add all side lengths together: 3.5 inches + 6 inches + 5.5 inches = 15 inches Therefore, the correct answer is 15 inches. Note that answers given in square inches (inches²) indicate area, not perimeter, and are irrelevant in this context.
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