Math Problem Statement

Find the perimeter and area of the polygon shown below.

Solution

The image shows a polygon with labeled side lengths, and you're asked to find the perimeter and area. Let’s break it down:

Perimeter Calculation

The polygon has 5 sides with the following lengths:

  • One horizontal side: 20ft20 \, \text{ft}
  • One vertical side: 15ft15 \, \text{ft}
  • One diagonal side: 17ft17 \, \text{ft}
  • One horizontal side: 8ft8 \, \text{ft}
  • The final vertical side: This corresponds to the height of the trapezoid and is equal to 15ft15 \, \text{ft} since it’s a rectangle on the left.

Thus, the perimeter PP is: P=20+15+17+8=60ftP = 20 + 15 + 17 + 8 = 60 \, \text{ft}

Area Calculation

The polygon appears to be a combination of a rectangle and a right triangle.

  • Rectangle Area: Arect=20×15=300sq ftA_{\text{rect}} = 20 \times 15 = 300 \, \text{sq ft}

  • Right Triangle Area: The right triangle has a base of 8ft8 \, \text{ft} and a height of 15ft15 \, \text{ft}. So, its area is: Atri=12×8×15=60sq ftA_{\text{tri}} = \frac{1}{2} \times 8 \times 15 = 60 \, \text{sq ft}

Thus, the total area AA is: A=300+60=360sq ftA = 300 + 60 = 360 \, \text{sq ft}

Conclusion:

The correct option is: P=60ft,A=360sq ftP = 60 \, \text{ft}, \, A = 360 \, \text{sq ft}

Do you have any questions or would you like further details?

Here are some related questions for practice:

  1. How do you calculate the perimeter of irregular polygons?
  2. What is the general formula for the area of a right triangle?
  3. How can you apply the Pythagorean theorem to verify the length of the diagonal?
  4. How do you decompose complex shapes to calculate area?
  5. How does changing one side length affect the area and perimeter?

Tip: Decomposing complex shapes into simpler ones (rectangles, triangles) is a powerful tool for solving area problems.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Perimeter
Area
Polygons
Trapezoids
Right Triangles

Formulas

Perimeter formula: P = sum of side lengths
Area of a rectangle: A = length × width
Area of a right triangle: A = 1/2 × base × height

Theorems

Pythagorean Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 7-9