I was working with area and perimeter today, and I noticed that a rectangle can have an area of 8 sq. units and perimeter of 12 units. Then a square can have an area of 9 sq. units and perimeter of 12 units. What I don't understand is how can the perimeter be the same, but the area is different. If I were to cut a piece of string and tie it in a knot, wouldn't it fit around the same amount of blocks (representing area)? This is driving me crazy. I don't understand why it can be different. Can someone explain this to me so that I can sleep tonight?
2007-02-13
22:27:00
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ThatLady
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