Changing Dimensions What’s the effect on Perimeter and Area??
Effect on Perimeter If the dimensions of a polygon are multiplied by x, then the perimeter of the polygon changes by a factor of x. The dimensions of Figure A are multiplied by 2 to produce Figure B. Perimeter of A = x 2 Perimeter of B = 3 3 2
perimeter Suppose the side lengths of the parallelogram below are tripled. What effect would this have on the perimeter? 4 in
Suppose the side lengths of the trapezoid at the right are multiplied by ½. What effect would this have on the perimeter? Justify your answer. 13 cm 14 cm 24 cm 14 cm
Effect on Area 5 6
The side lengths of the triangle below are multiplied by 5. What effect would this have on the area? Justify your answer. 1 cm 2cm
A rectangle measures 2 feet by 4 feet. Suppose the side lengths are multiplied by 2.5. What effect would this have on the area? Justify your answer.
Find the Area meters meters 8.1 meters
Find the area A three sided shape with two sides that are 14 inches, the base that is 9 inches and the height from the base to the top of the triangle that is 13.2 inches inches 2
Find the area Base 1 – 12 Base 2 – 15.2 Height – 22