Basaltic columns are geological formations that result from rapidly cooling lava. The Giant's Causeway in Ireland, pictured here, contains many hexagonal columns. Suppose that one of the columns is in the shape of a regular hexagon with radius 8 inches. 8) What is the apothem of the column? Find the perimeter and area of the column. Round the area to the nearest square inch. 9) What is the perimeter of the column? 10) What is the area of the column?

Basaltic columns are geological formations that result from rapidly cooling lava. The Giant's Causeway in Ireland, pictured here, contains many hexagonal columns. Suppose that one of the columns is in the shape of a regular hexagon with radius 8 inches. 8) What is the apothem of the column? Find the perimeter and area of the column. Round the area to the nearest square inch. 9) What is the perimeter of the column? 10) What is the area of the column?

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