Perimeter and Area

[MichelleHib]

How do I create a problem with any of the shapes below, listing all dimensions? ie: with circle, I list the length of the radius. If a parallelogram, I list the height and the length of the two bases. I need to include a drawing

• Rectangle
• Square
• Parallelogram
• Triangle
• Trapezoid
• Circle

I must calculate the perimeter and area of the figure and show all work and give the perimeter and area using the correct units.


Example: the perimeter and area of a circle with a radius of 4 ft
P = 2r = 2(3.14)(4) = 25.12 ft
A = r² = (3.14)(4)² = (3.14)(16) = 50.25 ft²

 

[Steven G]

How do I create a problem with any of the shapes below, listing all dimensions? ie: with circle, I list the length of the radius. If a parallelogram, I list the height and the length of the two bases. I need to include a drawing

• Rectangle
• Square
• Parallelogram
• Triangle
• Trapezoid
• Circle

I must calculate the perimeter and area of the figure and show all work and give the perimeter and area using the correct units.


Example: the perimeter and area of a circle with a radius of 4 ft
P = 2pir = 2(3.14)(4) = 25.12 ft
A = pir² = (3.14)(4)² = (3.14)(16) = 50.25 ft²

Hi, other than writing pi in the formula above you gave an excellent example.

Draw a rectangle. What can you say about the sides (you do want the perimeter!). You can say the length and width of a rectangle are 10 in and 4 inches. Find the area and perimeter of the rectangle.

What do you need to find the area and perimeter of a triangle. Since the area equals (1/2)*base*height, well you should list these measurements. The perimeter of the triangle is the sum of all three sides-so include this information in the problem.

Decide what information needs to be known to find the area and perimeter and include this information in the problem. Sometimes you can figure out some of the information, but there is not need to leave anything out for this project.

 

[stapel]

How do I create a problem with any of the shapes below, listing all dimensions?

What do you mean by "creating a problem"? Are you supposed to be making up your word problem or something?

When you reply, please include the full and exact text of the original exercise, the complete instructions, and a clear statement of your thoughts and efforts so far. Thank you!