s the perimeter of the shape below 12

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### Perimeter Calculation Problem

**Question:**

What is the perimeter of the shape below?

![Image: Irregular shape with side lengths labeled](#)

The shape contains the following side lengths:

- Top side: 12 units
- Right vertical sides: 3 units and 4 units
- Bottom horizontal sides: 4 units and 2 units
- Left vertical side: 4 units

**Options:**

a. 25 units  
b. 42 units  
c. 40 units  
d. None of these choices are correct.

**Explanation:**

To find the perimeter of the given shape, add together the lengths of all its sides:

\[ 12 + 3 + 4 + 4 + 2 + 4 = 29 \text{ units} \]

The perimeter is not listed in the provided options. Therefore, the correct answer would be:

**d. None of these choices are correct.**
Transcribed Image Text:### Perimeter Calculation Problem **Question:** What is the perimeter of the shape below? ![Image: Irregular shape with side lengths labeled](#) The shape contains the following side lengths: - Top side: 12 units - Right vertical sides: 3 units and 4 units - Bottom horizontal sides: 4 units and 2 units - Left vertical side: 4 units **Options:** a. 25 units b. 42 units c. 40 units d. None of these choices are correct. **Explanation:** To find the perimeter of the given shape, add together the lengths of all its sides: \[ 12 + 3 + 4 + 4 + 2 + 4 = 29 \text{ units} \] The perimeter is not listed in the provided options. Therefore, the correct answer would be: **d. None of these choices are correct.**
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