Question

Hudson wants to add trim around a window that measures 3 feet wide by 6 feet high. What is the total amount of trim he needs to buy?

24 feet
18 feet
12 feet
15 feet

Answers

GPT-4o mini
To find the total amount of trim needed to go around the window, we need to calculate the perimeter of the window.

The formula for the perimeter (P) of a rectangle is given by:

\[ P = 2 \times (width + height) \]

In this case, the width of the window is 3 feet and the height is 6 feet. Plugging these values into the formula:

\[ P = 2 \times (3 \text{ feet} + 6 \text{ feet}) \]
\[ P = 2 \times 9 \text{ feet} \]
\[ P = 18 \text{ feet} \]

Therefore, Hudson needs to buy **18 feet** of trim.