Each side of a regular hexagon is 4 cm. A thread runs once around its edge. How long is the thread?
A20 cm
B16 cm
C28 cm
D24 cm
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. 24 cm
A regular hexagon has 6 equal sides, so the perimeter is 6 times 4, which is 24 cm.
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