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Can the perimeter of a desk be measured in cubic units?
No. Just like a length, a perimeter is measured in linear units.
Are the units for finding perimeter always square?
No, perimeter is always measured in units of length (L)
Explain why perimeter is measured in units and area is measured in square units?
Because the perimeter is a linear measurement, and area is measured by multiplying 2 linear measurements together.
Why is permiters measured in units?
Perimeter is a length, not an area or volume...
Can the perimeter of a shape be greater than its area?
The two are measured in different dimensions of units and are therefore incomparable.
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