Advanced Mathematics Primary 6 Circles

A semicircle has a radius of 14 cm. Find the perimeter of the semicircle. (Take π = 22/7.)

A 44 cm
B 58 cm
C 72 cm
D 88 cm
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Worked Solution

Step 1: A semicircle's perimeter = curved arc + straight diameter edge. Step 2: Curved arc = ½ × circumference = ½ × 2πr = ½ × 2 × 22/7 × 14 = 44 cm. Step 3: Straight edge = diameter = 2 × radius = 2 × 14 = 28 cm. Step 4: Perimeter = 44 + 28 = 72 cm. Final: 72 cm. Answer: 72 cm

Correct answer: 72 cm

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