Math Problem Statement

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Find the perimeter of the figure. Use 3.14 for π. (The figure is not to scale, round to at least 1 decimal place).

Solution

To solve the problem, we need to find the perimeter of the figure, which includes:

  1. Two straight lines on the left side (3 cm and 2 cm).
  2. A straight line across the top (5 cm).
  3. A semicircular arc on the right side.

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. Identify the Straight Segments:

    • The left side has a vertical line of 3cm3 \, \text{cm} and a horizontal line of 2cm2 \, \text{cm}.
    • The top side has a horizontal line of 5cm5 \, \text{cm}.

    Total length of straight segments: 3+2+5=10cm3 + 2 + 5 = 10 \, \text{cm}

  2. Calculate the Semicircle's Perimeter:

    • The semicircle has a diameter of 3cm3 \, \text{cm} (the same as the height on the left).
    • The formula for the circumference of a full circle is C=πdC = \pi d.
    • For a semicircle, we take half of the circumference: Semicircular arc=π×32=3.14×32=4.71cm\text{Semicircular arc} = \frac{\pi \times 3}{2} = \frac{3.14 \times 3}{2} = 4.71 \, \text{cm}
  3. Add Up All Parts: Perimeter=10+4.71=14.7cm(rounded to 1 decimal place)\text{Perimeter} = 10 + 4.71 = 14.7 \, \text{cm} \quad \text{(rounded to 1 decimal place)}

Final Answer:

The perimeter of the figure is 14.7 cm.

Would you like more details on any step or have additional questions?

Here are some related questions to deepen your understanding:

  1. What is the formula for finding the circumference of a semicircle?
  2. How does the diameter relate to the circumference of a circle?
  3. Why do we divide by 2 when calculating the perimeter of a semicircle?
  4. What would the perimeter be if the figure included a full circle instead of a semicircle?
  5. How would the answer change if the dimensions were doubled?

Tip: Remember to use the correct units and round only at the final answer.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Perimeter Calculation

Formulas

Circumference of a circle (C = πd)
Perimeter of a semicircle (C/2)
Addition of line segments

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 7-9