To find the perimeter of a rectangular field, we need to add up the lengths of all four sides. A rectangle has two pairs of opposite sides that are equal in length.
Here are the steps to calculate the perimeter:
1. Identify the dimensions of the rectangle:
- Length (L) = 150 feet
- Width (W) = 100 feet
2. Recall the formula for the perimeter (P) of a rectangle, which is:
[tex]\[
P = 2 \times (L + W)
\][/tex]
3. Substitute the values of the length and width into the formula:
[tex]\[
P = 2 \times (150 \text{ feet} + 100 \text{ feet})
\][/tex]
4. First, calculate the sum inside the parentheses:
[tex]\[
150 \text{ feet} + 100 \text{ feet} = 250 \text{ feet}
\][/tex]
5. Then, multiply the sum by 2:
[tex]\[
2 \times 250 \text{ feet} = 500 \text{ feet}
\][/tex]
So, the perimeter of the field is 500 feet.
