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4024/12 Oct/Nov 2022, Question 5: Polygons

Cambridge O Level Mathematics 4024 · Paper 12 (Non-calculator) · Non-calculator · 2 marks

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The question, in short

A regular hexagon and a regular octagon have equal perimeters. The octagon's side is 9 cm. Find the hexagon's side length.

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Solution · 2 marks

  1. 1Perimeter of octagon = 8 × 9 = 72 cm
  2. 2Hexagon edge = 72 ÷ 6 = 12 cm

Answer12

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