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Perimeter and Area

Pick's Theorem
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Pick's Theorem

Age
14 to 16
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Polygons drawn on square dotty paper have dots on their perimeter (p) and often internal (i) ones as well. Find a relationship between p, i and the area of the polygons.
Fence it
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Fence it

Age
11 to 14
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If you have only 40 metres of fencing available, what is the maximum area of land you can fence off?
Warmsnug Double Glazing
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Warmsnug Double Glazing

Age
14 to 16
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How have "Warmsnug" arrived at the prices shown on their windows? Which window has been given an incorrect price?
Can they be equal?
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Can they be equal?

Age
11 to 14
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Can you find rectangles where the value of the area is the same as the value of the perimeter?
Changing areas, changing perimeters
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Changing areas, changing perimeters

Age
11 to 14
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How can you change the area of a shape but keep its perimeter the same? How can you change the perimeter but keep the area the same?
Perimeter Possibilities
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Perimeter Possibilities

Age
11 to 14
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I'm thinking of a rectangle with an area of 24. What could its perimeter be?