The Fencing problem.
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The Fencing problem I am making an investigation to find out how shape affects area. In my investigation I am going to see how area is affected when I change the shapes of different shapes all with the perimeter of 1000m. I am going to experiment with different side lengths and different numbers of sides. I will record my results in graphs and tables and come to a conclusion. Hypothesis My hypothesis is that as the number of sides rises, so will the areas. Results Here are my results for 4-sided shapes. A rectangle, with the width of 25m and the length of 475m. Area = 25m x 475m Area = 11875m A rectangle with the length of 50m and the width of 450m Area = 50m x 450m Area = 22500m A rectangle with the length of 425m and the width of 75m Area = 75m x 425m Area = 31875m The fencing problem By Siān Salkeld A rectangle with the length of 400m and...


