20. The following question explores why it doesn't really make sense to compare area and perimeter. A rectangle is 9 feet long and 6 feet wide. Which is greater, the perimeter of the rectangle or the area of the rectangle? a. Calculate the perimeter and the area of the rectangle in feet and square feet, respectively Explain briefly. b. Calculate the perimeter and the area of the rectangle in yards and square yards, respec- tively. Explain briefly. c. Use parts (a) and (b) to explain why it doesn't really make sense to compare area and perimeter.

20. The following question explores why it doesn't really make sense to compare area and perimeter. A rectangle is 9 feet long and 6 feet wide. Which is greater, the perimeter of the rectangle or the area of the rectangle? a. Calculate the perimeter and the area of the rectangle in feet and square feet, respectively Explain briefly. b. Calculate the perimeter and the area of the rectangle in yards and square yards, respec- tively. Explain briefly. c. Use parts (a) and (b) to explain why it doesn't really make sense to compare area and perimeter.

Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e

7th Edition

ISBN:9781337614085

Author:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.

Publisher:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.

Chapter8: Areas Of Polygons And Circles

Section8.CR: Review Exercises

Problem 9CR: Tom Morrow wants to buy some fertilizer for his yard. The lot size is 140 ft by 160 ft. The outside...

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