GED Math : Perimeter and Sides

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Example Questions

Example Question #1 : Perimeter And Sides

Octagon

Identify the above polygon.

Possible Answers:

Octagon

Quadrilateral

Hexagon

Pentagon

Correct answer:

Octagon

Explanation:

A polygon with eight sides is called an octagon.

Example Question #392 : 2 Dimensional Geometry

Thingy

Refer to the above figure. 

Which of the following is not a valid alternative name for Polygon \displaystyle FEDC?

Possible Answers:

Polygon \displaystyle DCFE

Polygon \displaystyle DFEC

Polygon \displaystyle EFCD

Polygon \displaystyle DEFC

Correct answer:

Polygon \displaystyle DFEC

Explanation:

In naming a polygon, the vertices must be written in the order in which they are positioned, going either clockwise or counterclockwise. Of the four choices, only Polygon \displaystyle DFEC violates this convention, since \displaystyle D and \displaystyle F are not adjacent vertices (nor are \displaystyle E and \displaystyle C).

Example Question #393 : 2 Dimensional Geometry

Thingy

Refer to the above figure. All angles shown are right angles.

What is the perimeter of the figure?

Possible Answers:

\displaystyle 112 \textrm{ in}

\displaystyle 192\textrm{ in}

\displaystyle 244\textrm{ in}

\displaystyle 224\textrm{ in}

Correct answer:

\displaystyle 224\textrm{ in}

Explanation:

The figure can be viewed as the composite of rectangles. As such, we can take advantage of the fact that opposite sides of a rectangle have the same length, as follows:

Thingy

Now that the missing sidelengths are known, we can add the sidelengths to find the perimeter:

\displaystyle P = 40 + 72 + 10 + 22+ 30 + 50 = 224

Example Question #1 : Perimeter And Sides

Thingy

Refer to the above figure.

Which of the following segments is a diagonal of Pentagon \displaystyle KLMNO ?

Possible Answers:

\displaystyle \overline{RO}

\displaystyle \overline{NO}

\displaystyle \overline{KQ}

\displaystyle \overline{KM}

Correct answer:

\displaystyle \overline{KM}

Explanation:

A diagonal of a polygon is a segment whose endpoints are nonconsecutive vertices of the polygon. Of the four choices, only \displaystyle \overline{KM} fits this description.

Example Question #2 : Other Shapes

Octagon

Classify the above polygon.

Possible Answers:

Pentagon

Hexagon

Rhombus

Octagon

Correct answer:

Octagon

Explanation:

A polygon with eight sides is called an octagon.

Example Question #2 : Perimeter And Sides

Hexagon

Classify the above polygon.

Possible Answers:

Trapezoid

Pentagon

Octagon

Hexagon

Correct answer:

Hexagon

Explanation:

A polygon with six sides is called a hexagon.

Example Question #394 : 2 Dimensional Geometry

Hexagon \displaystyle HEXAGO is regular. If diagonals \displaystyle \overline{EO} and \displaystyle \overline{XG} are constructed, which of the following classifications applies to Quadrilateral \displaystyle EXGO?

I) Rectangle

II) Rhombus

III) Square

IV) Trapezoid

Possible Answers:

IV only

II only

I only

I, II, and III only

Correct answer:

I only

Explanation:

The figure described is below. 

Hexagon

Since the hexagon is regular, its sides are congruent, and its angles each have measure \displaystyle 180 ^{\circ } \times \frac{6-2}{6} = 180 ^{\circ } \times \frac{4}{6} = 120^{\circ }.

 

Also, each of the triangles are isosceles, and their acute angles measure \displaystyle \frac{1}{2} (180^{\circ }- 120^{\circ }) = 30^{\circ } each. This means that each of the four angles of Quadrilateral \displaystyle EXGO measures \displaystyle 120 ^{\circ }- 30^{\circ }= 90^{\circ }, so Quadrilateral \displaystyle EXGO is a rectangle. However, not all sides are congruent, so it is not a rhombus. Also, since it is a rectangle, it cannot be a trapezoid.

The correct response is I only.

Example Question #395 : 2 Dimensional Geometry

Octagon

The above figure is a regular octagon. Give its perimeter in yards.

Possible Answers:

\displaystyle 15\textrm{ yds}

\displaystyle 20 \frac{5}{6}\textrm{ yds}

\displaystyle 16 \frac{2}{3}\textrm{ yds}

\displaystyle 12 \frac{1}{2}\textrm{ yds}

Correct answer:

\displaystyle 16 \frac{2}{3}\textrm{ yds}

Explanation:

A regular octagon has eight sides of equal length, so multiply the length of one side by eight:

\displaystyle 6 \frac{1}{4} \times 8 = \frac{25}{4} \times \frac{8}{1} = \frac{200}{4} = 50 feet.

Divide by three to get the equivalent in yards:

\displaystyle 50 \div 3 = 16 \frac{2}{3} yards.

Example Question #6 : Perimeter And Sides

What is the perimeter of a semicircle with an area of \displaystyle 16\pi?

Possible Answers:

\displaystyle 4\pi \sqrt2

\displaystyle 8\sqrt2+ 4\pi \sqrt2

\displaystyle 4\sqrt2+ 4\pi \sqrt2

\displaystyle 2\sqrt2+ 8\pi \sqrt2

\displaystyle 16\sqrt2+ 8\pi \sqrt2

Correct answer:

\displaystyle 8\sqrt2+ 4\pi \sqrt2

Explanation:

Write the formula for the area of a semicircle.

\displaystyle A = \frac{1}{2}\pi r^2

Substitute the area.

\displaystyle 16\pi = \frac{1}{2}\pi r^2

Multiply by 2, and divide by pi on both sides.

\displaystyle \frac{16\pi \cdot (2)}{\pi}=\frac{ \frac{1}{2}\cdot (2)\pi r^2}{\pi}

The equation becomes:

\displaystyle r^2 =32

Square root both sides and factor the right side.

\displaystyle \sqrt{r^2} =\sqrt{32}

\displaystyle r=4\sqrt{2}

The diameter is double the radius.

\displaystyle D=8\sqrt{2}

The circumference is half the circumference of a full circle.

\displaystyle C_{semi}=\frac{1}{2}\pi D = 4\pi \sqrt{2}

The perimeter is the sum of the diameter and the half circumference.

The answer is:  \displaystyle 8\sqrt2+ 4\pi \sqrt2

Example Question #1 : Perimeter And Sides

A hexagon has a perimeter of 90in.  Find the length of one side.

Possible Answers:

\displaystyle 22\text{in}

\displaystyle 18\text{in}

\displaystyle 20\text{in}

\displaystyle 15\text{in}

\displaystyle 9\text{in}

Correct answer:

\displaystyle 15\text{in}

Explanation:

A hexagon has 6 equal sides. The formula to find perimeter of a hexagon is:

\displaystyle P = 6a

where a is the length of any side. Now, to find the length of one side, we will solve for a

We know the perimeter of the hexagon is 90in. So, we will substitute and solve for a. We get

\displaystyle 90\text{in} = 6a

 

\displaystyle \frac{90\text{in}}{6} = \frac{6a}{6}

 

\displaystyle 15\text{in} = a

 

\displaystyle a = 15\text{in}

Therefore, the length of one side of the hexagon is 15in.

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