PSLE The figure shows a rectangle with its corners cut out. Each of the 4 identical corners cut out is a quarter circle. The ratio of the length of the rectangle to its breadth is 7 : 5.
- What is the radius of each quarter circle?
- What is the perimeter of the shaded part. Take π = 3.14. Give your answer correct to 1 decimal place.
Length of the rectangle
= 7 u
= 2 radii + 28
Breadth of the rectangle
= 5 u
= 2 radii + 8
7 u - 5 u = (2 radii) + 28 - (2 radii + 8)
2 u = 28 - 8
2 u = 20
1 u = 20 ÷ 2 = 10
5 u = 5 x 10 = 50
Radius of the quarter circle
= (50 - 8) ÷ 2
= 42 ÷ 2
= 21 cm
(b)
Perimeter of the 4 quarter circles
= 3.14 x 42
= 131.88 cm
Perimeter of the shaded part
= 131.88 + 28 + 28 + 8 + 8
= 203.88 cm
≈ 203.9 cm (Correct to 1 decimal place)
Answer(s): (a) 21 cm; (b) 203.9 cm