Compare Perimeter and Circumference: Rectangle 10x2 vs Square 4x4 vs Triangle vs Circle

Perimeter Calculations with Mixed Geometric Figures

Look at the four figures below.

Which one has the largest perimeter/circumference?

1010102224444445557775552r=14

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00:05 Which shape has the largest perimeter?
00:08 Let's calculate the perimeter of the square.
00:12 The square's perimeter is 4 times the side length.
00:17 We'll use the given side length to find the perimeter.
00:21 And that's the perimeter of the square.
00:23 Now, let's find the perimeter of the rectangle.
00:26 We have the lengths of the rectangle's sides.
00:30 The perimeter is twice the sum of these side lengths.
00:34 Let's substitute the values to find the perimeter.
00:38 And this is the perimeter of the rectangle.
00:41 Next, we'll calculate the circle's perimeter.
00:45 We have the diameter size from the data.
00:48 Using the formula for circumference, let's calculate.
00:52 Substitute the diameter to find the circle's perimeter.
00:56 And this is the circle's perimeter.
01:04 Let's now calculate the trapezoid's perimeter.
01:08 The trapezoid's perimeter is the sum of all its sides.
01:12 And here's the perimeter of the trapezoid.
01:20 And that's the solution to our question. Great job!

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Understand the problem

Look at the four figures below.

Which one has the largest perimeter/circumference?

1010102224444445557775552r=14

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Step-by-step solution

To solve this problem, we need to calculate the perimeters and circumference of the provided figures:

  • **Perimeter of the Rectangle**: Given length l=10l = 10 and width w=2w = 2. Prectangle=2(l+w)=2(10+2)=2×12=24 units P_{\text{rectangle}} = 2(l + w) = 2(10 + 2) = 2 \times 12 = 24 \text{ units}
  • **Perimeter of the Square**: Each side s=4s = 4. Psquare=4×s=4×4=16 units P_{\text{square}} = 4 \times s = 4 \times 4 = 16 \text{ units}
  • **Perimeter of the Trapezoid**: Bases are 7 and 4, sides are both 5. Ptrapezoid=7+4+5+5=21 units P_{\text{trapezoid}} = 7 + 4 + 5 + 5 = 21 \text{ units}
  • **Circumference of the Circle**: Diameter d=14d = 14, so radius r=d2=7r = \frac{d}{2} = 7. Ccircle=2πr=2π×7=14π43.98 units C_{\text{circle}} = 2\pi r = 2\pi \times 7 = 14\pi \approx 43.98 \text{ units}

Now, comparing the values: - Rectangle: 24 units - Square: 16 units - Trapezoid: 21 units - Circle: approximately 43.98 units

Therefore, the circle has the largest perimeter or circumference.

The correct answer is The circle \text{The circle} .

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Final Answer

The circle

Key Points to Remember

Essential concepts to master this topic
  • Formula Application: Use specific formulas for each shape type
  • Calculation: Rectangle: 2(10+2) = 24, Circle: 2π(7) ≈ 43.98
  • Comparison: Convert all measurements to same units and compare numerically ✓

Common Mistakes

Avoid these frequent errors
  • Confusing diameter and radius in circle calculations
    Don't use diameter directly in circumference formula C = 2πd when given 2r = 14 = wrong calculation! This doubles your answer incorrectly. Always identify if you have radius or diameter first, then use C = 2πr or C = πd accordingly.

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O is the center of the circle in the diagram.

What is its perimeter?

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FAQ

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Why is the circle's circumference so much larger than the other perimeters?

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The circle has the largest circumference because π ≈ 3.14 makes 14π43.98 14π ≈ 43.98 . Even though other shapes might look bigger, the curved nature of circles creates more 'distance' around the edge!

How do I know which formula to use for each shape?

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Each shape has its own formula:

  • Rectangle: P = 2(length + width)
  • Square: P = 4 × side
  • Triangle: P = sum of all three sides
  • Circle: C = 2πr or C = πd

What's the difference between 2r = 14 and r = 14?

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2r = 14 means the diameter is 14, so the radius r = 7. If it said r = 14, then the radius would be 14 and diameter would be 28. Always read carefully!

Do I need to memorize the value of π?

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Use π ≈ 3.14 for approximations, but many problems will ask you to leave answers in terms of π (like 14π 14π ) for exact values.

Why does the trapezoid have different side lengths?

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A trapezoid has parallel bases (7 and 4 units) and equal sides (both 5 units). The perimeter is simply the sum: 7 + 4 + 5 + 5 = 21 units.

Should I always calculate exact decimal values?

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For comparison problems like this, yes! Convert everything to decimals to easily see which is largest. For other problems, exact forms (like 14π 14π ) might be preferred.

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