PSLE Two figures U and V are shown in the square grid.
- Which figure has a larger area?
- Which figure has a larger perimeter?
- Which angle is larger? ∠w or ∠x
(a)
Counting the number of grid squares.
Area of Figure U = 11 square units
Area of Figure V = 8 square units
Figure U has a larger area than Figure V.
(b)
Use a ruler.
Figure U has a larger perimeter than Figure V.
(c)
Use a protractor.
∠x is larger than ∠w.
Answer(s): (a) U; (b) U; (c) x