JAMB Mathematics 2004 Question 25

Question 25

Mensuration of Plane Shapes

PQRSTV is a regular polygon of side 7 cm inscribed in a circle. Find the circumference of the circle PQRSTV. [π = 22/7]

  1. A.22cm
  2. B.42cm
  3. C.44cm
  4. D.56cm
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Answer: C (44cm)

Explanation

A regular hexagon's side equals the radius of its circle, so r = 7cm and the circumference = 2 × 22/7 × 7 = 44cm.