Math Problem Statement

22. Find the perimeter of a regular pentagon with a side length of 27 mm.

Solution

The problem is asking to find the perimeter of a regular pentagon. From the image, it's indicated that the pentagon has a side length of 27 mm and an apothem of 19 mm. Since it’s a regular pentagon, all its sides are equal.

Formula for the perimeter of a regular polygon:

P=n×sP = n \times s Where:

  • nn is the number of sides (5 for a pentagon),
  • ss is the side length (27 mm in this case).

Calculation:

P=5×27=135 mmP = 5 \times 27 = 135 \text{ mm}

Thus, the perimeter is 135 mm.

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Here are 5 related questions:

  1. How would the formula change if this was a hexagon?
  2. How can we calculate the area of the pentagon given the side length and apothem?
  3. What is the relationship between the apothem and the perimeter in regular polygons?
  4. How do you derive the perimeter for irregular polygons?
  5. What would the perimeter be if each side was increased by 10%?

Tip: In regular polygons, knowing just one side length allows you to find the perimeter easily, since all sides are equal!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Perimeter
Polygons

Formulas

P = n × s (Perimeter of a polygon)
n = number of sides, s = side length

Theorems

Regular polygon theorem: all sides are equal

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8