SAT II Math II : 2-Dimensional Geometry

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for SAT II Math II

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Example Questions

Example Question #2 : Perimeter

If the side length of a rectangle is 6 inches, what is the perimeter?

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

A square can be a rectangle, but a rectangle cannot be a square.   We cannot assume that the width is known given just the length of the rectangle.  There is not enough information to determine the perimeter just by the side length alone.

The answer is:  

Example Question #331 : Sat Subject Test In Math Ii

Hexagon 2

The image represents a track is a regular hexagon with perimeter one half of a mile.

Selena starts at Point A and runs clockwise to Point D. She then runs directly from  Point D to Point A. How far does she run? 

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

The perimeter of the hexagonal track is one half of a mile. One mile is equal to 5,280 feet, so one half of a mile is equal to 

 

Each of the six congruent sides measures one sixth of this, or

The hexagonal track is recreated below, with its six radii constructed - the center is called .

Hexagon 3

The radii divide the hexagon into six equilateral triangles, so each of the radii has length equal to one side of the hexagon. Selena's path takes her along , and  - a path equivalent in distance to five sides of the hexagon. Therefore, Selena runs a distance of

Example Question #2 : Perimeter

What is the perimeter of a square if the area is  units squared?

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

Determine the length of the square by using the given area.

Substitute the area.

There are four congruent sides in a square, which means the perimeter is four times the side.

The answer is:  

Example Question #1 : Perimeter

What is the perimeter of a right triangle with a base of 6, and a height of 8?

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

Use the Pythagorean Theorem to determine the hypotenuse.

Substitute the base and height.

Square root both sides to find the hypotenuse.

Add the sides to determine the perimeter.

The answer is:  

Example Question #31 : 2 Dimensional Geometry

If a particle accelerator has a circumference of , what is its radius?

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

If a particle accelerator has a circumference of , what is its radius?

Begin with the formula for the circumference of a circle:

Now, we know the circumference, so just plug in and solve for r.

Divide both sides by 2 pi to get out answer:

Example Question #1 : Diameter, Radius, And Circumference

If a particle accelerator has a circumference of , what is its diameter?

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

If a particle accelerator has a circumference of , what is its radius?

Begin with the formula for circumference of a circle:

Now, we can see that 2r is really the same as d, right? Our radius will always be half the length of the diameter.

So, we can rewrite the above equation as:

Now, plug in our circumference and solve for d:

Divide both sides by pi to get:

So our answer is 18.5 miles

Example Question #1 : Diameter, Radius, And Circumference

If the circumference of a circle is , what must be the diameter?

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

Write the circumference formula for the circle.

Substitute the circumference into the equation.

Divide by  on both sides.

The diameter is twice the radius.

The answer is:  

Example Question #2 : Diameter, Radius, And Circumference

What is the circumference of a circle with a diameter of ?

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

Write the formula for the circumference of a circle.

Substitute the diameter into the equation.

The answer is:  

Example Question #2 : Diameter, Radius, And Circumference

What is the diameter of the circle with a radius of ?

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

The diameter of a circle is twice the radius.

Substitute the radius.

The answer is:  

Example Question #3 : Diameter, Radius, And Circumference

Determine the radius if the circumference of a circle is .

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

Write the formula for the circumference of a circle.

Substitute the circumference.

Divide by  on both sides.

Reduce both sides.

The answer is:  

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