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Examples of EstimationsInscribe a regular n-sided polygon
Chapter 5, Problem 21E(choose chapter or problem)
QUESTION:
Problem 21E
Examples of Estimations
Inscribe a regular n-sided polygon inside a circle of radius 1 and compute the area of the polygon for the following values of n:
a. 4 (square)
b. 8 (octagon)
c. 16
d. Compare the areas in parts (a), (b), and (c) with the area of the circle.
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QUESTION:
Problem 21E
Examples of Estimations
Inscribe a regular n-sided polygon inside a circle of radius 1 and compute the area of the polygon for the following values of n:
a. 4 (square)
b. 8 (octagon)
c. 16
d. Compare the areas in parts (a), (b), and (c) with the area of the circle.
ANSWER:
SOLUTION
Step 1 of 5
We have to compute the area of the polygon.