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Perimeter and Area of 2D Shapes — Free MYP5 Mathematics (Extended) Practice Questions
1QuestionUsing Compound Shapes in Area CalculationsConcept Practice
3 marks~5 minCriterion C
A compound shape consists of a rectangle of fixed length 10 cm and variable width w cm, with a semicircle of diameter w attached to one of the longer sides. The total area is given by
A=10w+8πw2
The graph shows A (cm²) against w (cm) for 0≤w≤12.
a
Use the graph to estimate the total area when w=6 cm. [1]
b
Calculate the exact total area when w=6 cm. [1]
c
A designer requires the total area to be no greater than 150 cm². Use the graph to find the maximum possible width w, then advise the designer on whether a width of 11 cm satisfies the constraint. [1]
Solutions
2QuestionSolving Real-World Problems Involving Area and PerimeterAssessment Practice
2 marks~3 minCriterion B
A landscape architect is designing a rectangular garden with a fixed perimeter of 20 metres. The length of the garden is x metres.
a
Deduce an expression for the area A (in m²) of the garden in terms of x only. [1]
b
The architect claims the garden achieves its maximum possible area when it is square. Justify whether this claim is correct, and state the maximum area. [1]
Solutions
3QuestionArea of Trapeziums and RhombusesConcept Practice
4 marks~6 minCriterion A
A landscape architect is designing a trapezoidal garden bed. On a coordinate grid (1 unit = 1 m), the bed is modelled by trapezium ABCD with vertices A(1,1), B(7,1), C(5,5), and D(3,5), where AB∥CD.
a
Calculate the lengths of AB and CD, and the perpendicular height h of the trapezium. [2]
b
Using A=21(a+b)h, calculate the area of the garden bed. [1]
c
The architect states that a garden bed smaller than 18 m² is too small for the planned planting scheme. Advise the architect whether this garden bed is suitable for the planting scheme. [1]
Solutions
4QuestionArea of Rectangles Triangles and ParallelogramsAssessment Practice
5 marks~8 minCriterion D
A homeowner plans to tile a rectangular deck measuring 6 m by 4 m, with a right-angled triangular extension attached to one of the 4 m sides. The triangle has a base of 4 m and a perpendicular height of 2 m. The homeowner purchases exactly 28 m² of tiles, based on the total deck area alone.
The tile installer states that a 5% waste factor for cutting and breakage must be added to any area calculation before purchasing.
a
Calculate the total area of tiles that should have been purchased, including the 5% waste factor. [2]
b
Advise the homeowner whether the 28 m² purchased is sufficient for this tiling project, justifying your answer with reference to both the mathematics and the practical limitations of the area model used. [3]