Chapter 11: Area

Question 0

Formula for finding the area of a rectangle

Answer 0

A= hb

Question 1

Formula for finding the area of a square

Answer 1

A= s2

Question 2

Find the area of a parallelogram

Answer 2

A= hb

*h is perpendicular to the base.

Question 3

Find the area of a triangle.

Answer 3

A= .5 (bh)

Question 4

Area Congruence Postulate

Answer 4

If two polygons are congruent, then they have the same area.

Question 5

Area Addition Postulate

Answer 5

The area of a region is the sum of the area of its non-overlapping parts.

Question 6

What are similar figures?

Answer 6

Two figures that have proportional sides.

Question 7

What is the ratio of the perimeter equal to?

Answer 7

The ratio of side lengths.

Question 8

What is the ratio of the area equal to?

Answer 8

The square of the ratio of the side lengths.

Question 9

Formula for finding the arc length.

Answer 9

Arc length= measure of arc/360 x pi2r

Question 10

Find the area of the circle.

Answer 10

A= r2pi

Question 11

Find the area of a sector

Answer 11

A= m. of arc/360 x r2pi

Question 12

Find the area of a polygon.

Answer 12

A= .5 x asn OR A= .5 x ap

Question 13

Find the perimeter of a polygon.

Answer 13

s x n = P

Question 14

Find the area of a rhombus.

Answer 14

A= .5 (d1) (d2)

Question 15

Find the area of a kite.

Answer 15

A= .5 (d1) (d2)

Question 16

Find the area of a trapezoid.

Answer 16

A= .5 (b1 + b2) h