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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: 2(l+w), where l is the length and w is the width.
  • Square: 4s, where s is the side length. <follows from rectangle>
  • Circle - 2\pi r, where r is the radius.
  • Polygon with q sides: \sum_{z=1}^{q} a_z, where a_i are the lengths of the sides of the polygon.

Introductory Example Problems

Want to learn how to tackle those tough MATHCOUNTS and AMC counting and probability problems? Check out Art of Problem Solving's Introduction to Counting & Probability by David Patrick.
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