ISEE Upper Level Math : Hexagons

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Example Questions

Example Question #11 : Hexagons

Find the perimeter of a hexagon with a side having a length of 7cm.

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

A hexagon has 6 equal sides.  To find the perimeter of a hexagon, we will use the following formula:

where a is the length of one side of the hexagon.

Now, we know one side has a length of 7cm. So, we get

Example Question #12 : Hexagons

What is the perimeter of a hexagon with a side length of 1?

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

A hexagon has 6 similar sides.

The formula to find the perimeter of a hexagon is:

Substitute the side into the equation.

The perimeter of the hexagon is .

The answer is:  

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