erson ce (C), or Perimeter (P) of the shapes below. 2. ADV Chapter 3. 45 x5.1 2 A= 13 9 C= 1874 A=917

Look at the two figures below. (a) Which figure looks like it has the larger area? Which looks like it has the larger perimeter? (b) Now calculate the area and perimeter of each figure. Which has the larger area? Which has the larger perimeter? (c) Were the results of part (b) the same as your answers in part (a)? Is that surprising to you?

The Turners want to install outdoor carpet around their rectangular pool. The dimensions for the rectangular area formed by the pool and its walkway are 20 ft by 30 ft. The pool is 12 ft by 24 ft. aHow many square feet need to be covered? bApproximately how many square yards does the area in part a represent? cIf the carpet costs 12.95 per square yard, what will be the cost of the carpet?

Look at the two figures below. (a) Which figure looks like it has the larger area? (b) Which looks like it has the larger perimeter? (c) Now calculate the area and perimeter of each figure. (d) Which has the larger area? (e) Which has the larger perimeter?