Calculate Parallelogram Perimeter: 8.1 and 8 Unit Side Lengths

To solve this problem, we'll follow these steps:

• Step 1: Identify the given side lengths of the parallelogram.
• Step 2: Use the formula for the perimeter of a parallelogram.
• Step 3: Plug the side lengths into the formula and calculate.

Now, let's work through the steps:

Step 1: The given side lengths are 8.1 and 8.
Step 2: The formula for the perimeter $P$ of a parallelogram with sides $a$ and $b$ is: $P = 2(a + b)$.
Step 3: Substitute the given side lengths into the formula:

$P = 2(8.1 + 8)$

Calculate inside the parentheses first:

$P = 2 \times 16.1$

Then multiply:

$P = 32.2$

Therefore, the perimeter of the given parallelogram is $32.2$.