Question

sheila wants to add a decorative ribbon around the outside of her daughters kite. using the information provided in the figure below, determine the length of ribbon sheila will need to outline the kite. 15 in 24 in

Explanation:

Step1: Identify the property of a kite

A kite has two pairs of adjacent - congruent sides.

Step2: Calculate the perimeter

The lengths of the adjacent - congruent sides are 15 inches and 24 inches. The perimeter \(P\) of a kite is \(P = 2\times(15 + 24)\).
\[

$$\begin{align*} P&=2\times(15 + 24)\\ &=2\times39\\ & = 78 \end{align*}$$

\]

Answer:

78 in