Math Problem Statement

What is the perimeter of a figure made of part of a circle and part of a square, where the square's side is 5 units and the figure includes a quarter-circle with radius 5 units?

Solution

Let's break down this problem. The figure consists of part of a circle and part of a square, and we are tasked with finding the perimeter of the figure.

Steps to find the perimeter:

  1. Side lengths of the square:

    • The square has a side of 5 units, as given in the image.
  2. Quarter-circle:

    • The figure includes a quarter-circle attached to the square. The radius of this quarter-circle is also 5 units (since it's attached to the side of the square).
  3. Perimeter Calculation:

    • For the square portion, we include two sides: one vertical side (length 10) and the horizontal side of the square (5 units).
    • The quarter-circle adds the arc length to the perimeter.
  4. Arc length of quarter-circle: The arc length of a circle is given by the formula: Arc Length=θ360×2πr\text{Arc Length} = \frac{\theta}{360^\circ} \times 2\pi r Since this is a quarter-circle, θ=90\theta = 90^\circ, and the radius r=5r = 5: Arc Length=90360×2π×5=14×10π=2.5π\text{Arc Length} = \frac{90}{360} \times 2\pi \times 5 = \frac{1}{4} \times 10\pi = 2.5\pi Approximate value: 2.5π7.852.5\pi \approx 7.85 units.

Total Perimeter:

  • Vertical side = 10 units
  • Horizontal side of the square = 5 units
  • Quarter-circle arc length = 7.857.85 units

Adding them up: Total Perimeter=10+5+7.85=22.85 units\text{Total Perimeter} = 10 + 5 + 7.85 = 22.85 \text{ units}

So, the perimeter of the figure is approximately 22.85 units.

Do you have any questions or need further details on this solution?


Here are 5 related questions:

  1. How would the area of this figure be calculated?
  2. What is the perimeter if the radius of the quarter-circle was doubled?
  3. How would the perimeter change if the figure was a semicircle instead of a quarter-circle?
  4. Can you derive the general formula for the perimeter of a figure made of a square and part of a circle?
  5. What would the total perimeter be if the square side length was different from the circle’s radius?

Tip: Always ensure you correctly identify which portions of a figure contribute to the perimeter versus the area to avoid confusion.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Perimeter Calculation
Arcs and Circles

Formulas

Arc Length = (θ / 360) × 2πr
Perimeter of square = sum of sides

Theorems

Circle Theorem (related to arc length calculation)

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 7-9