Perimeter and area

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Question 6


2 m by 1 m tile

How many 2 m x 1 m tiles will be required to cover the area shown below?

Diagram shows a polygon with all internal angles right angles in the shape of an L

Detailed description of diagram

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Question 7

The hexagon below is made up of 6 equilateral triangles. The distance of the diagonal between A and D is 24 cm in length.

What is the perimeter of the hexagon?   

  A regular hexagon divided into 6 equilateral triangles meeting at the centre of the hexagon.  

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Question 5

Question 8

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