Area and Perimeter of Similar Figures: Perimeter of Similar Figures : Math : GR. 8 General

 Similar figures are figures that have the same shape, but may have different sizes, So today we will talk about similar figures which can help you in school at the future.


Square B  is similar to square A  by a scale factor k.
We will compare these figures to find a relationship between the scale factor and the perimeters.

Area and Perimeter of Similar Figures: Perimeter of Similar Figures : Math : GR. 8 General

  • Area (noun)

the number of units needed to fill a figure.

  • Scale Factor (noun)

the ratio of a length in the scale drawing to its corresponding length in the actual image using the same units.

  • Perimeter (noun)

the distance around a figure.

  • Ratio (noun)

the comparison of two numbers by division.

  • Similar Figures (noun)

figures that have the same shape, but may have different sizes.

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