Question

The area of a regular polygon is 100.8cm2. The perimeter is 56cm, what is the length of the apothem

Answer 1

3.6 cm

Explanation:

Note that:

Area = 1/2 x perimeter x apothem.

To find the Apothem, the formula =

Area ÷ (1/2 × Perimeter)

Area = 100.8cm²

Perimeter = 56 cm

Hence,

Apothem =

100.8 cm² ÷ (1/2 × 56 cm)

= 100.8cm² ÷ 28cm

= 3.6 cm

Therefore, the Length of the apothem is 3.6 cm