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Perimeter

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Definition

The perimeter of a geometric figure is the distance around the outside of the figure. Perimeter is often denoted by P. The perimeter of a circle is called its circumference.

Formulas

  • Rectangle: , where is the length and is the width.
  • Square: , where is the side length. <follows from rectangle>
  • Circle - , where is the radius.
  • Polygon with sides: , where are the lengths of the sides of the polygon.

Introductory Example Problems

Preparing for MATHCOUNTS or the AMC contests, and having a tough time with number theory problems? Read Art of Problem Solving's Introduction to Number Theory by Mathew Crawford.
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