find the perimeter of the figure. each unit is 1 cm

The total perimeter of the given composite figure with the respective dimensions is; 20 cm
We are told that each unit of square in the given composite figure is 1 centimeter.
Now, if we divide the composite figure into two, we have;
Perimeter of Vertical long side = 2(1 + 1) + (1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1) + 1 + 1 + 1
Perimeter of Vertical long side = 12 cm
Perimeter of horizontal short side = 2(1 + 1 + 1) + (1 + 1)
Perimeter of horizontal short side = 8 cm
Total Perimeter = 20 cm
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