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A pentagon has three sides with length x and two sides with length 3x. If x is 2/3 of an inch, what is the perimeter of the pentagon?

A. 4 inches
B. 6 inches
C. 8 inches
D. 12 inches
E. 18 inches

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Re: A pentagon has three sides with length x and two sides with length 3x. If x is 2/3 of an inch, what is the perimeter

by Brent@GMATPrepNow » Sat Aug 14, 2021 5:26 am
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Fri Aug 13, 2021 5:11 pm
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A pentagon has three sides with length x and two sides with length 3x. If x is 2/3 of an inch, what is the perimeter of the pentagon?

A. 4 inches
B. 6 inches
C. 8 inches
D. 12 inches
E. 18 inches

OA B
pentagon has three sides with length x and two sides with length 3x
Perimeter = x + x + x + 3x + 3x = 9x

If x is 2/3 of an inch, what is the perimeter of the pentagon?
Take 9x and replace x with 2/3 to get...
Perimeter = 9x = (9)(2/3) = 18/3 = 6

Answer: B

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