Understanding the Question
This question presents a slight contradiction. A hexagon has six sides, while a rectangle has four sides. Therefore, a rectangular hexagon is an impossible shape.
Possible Interpretations:
- Typographical error: The question might be asking about the perimeter of a regular hexagon with sides measuring 8 cm.
- Misunderstanding: The question might be asking about the perimeter of a rectangle with sides measuring 8 cm.
Solutions:
1. Regular Hexagon:
- A regular hexagon has six equal sides.
- The perimeter is calculated by adding the lengths of all sides.
- Perimeter = 6 side length = 6 8 cm = 48 cm
2. Rectangle:
- A rectangle has two pairs of equal sides.
- We can assume that the sides of the "rectangular hexagon" are the longer sides of the rectangle.
- Perimeter = 2 (length + width) = 2 (8 cm + 8 cm) = 32 cm
Therefore, depending on the intended shape, the perimeter is either 48 cm for a regular hexagon or 32 cm for a rectangle.
