If $x=3$, what is the perimeter of the figure shown?
(A) 23
(B) 20
(C) 21
(D) 22
(E) 19

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Since $x=3$, the side lengths of the figure are $4,3,6$, and 10 .

Thus, the perimeter of the figure is $4+3+6+10=23$.

(Alternatively, the perimeter is $x+6+10+(x+1)=2 x+17$. When $x=3$, this equals $2(3)+17$ or 23.)

ANSWER: (A)