Instructions
Solve the following problems related to dimensions and geometry. Show your work and write your final answers clearly.
1. Rectangles and Area
A rectangular pirate ship's sail has a length of 8 meters and a width of 3 meters.
a. What is the area of the sail?
b. If the sail is doubled in width (but not in length), what will be the new area?
2. The Treasure Chest
An old treasure chest is in the shape of a cube with each side measuring 2 feet.
a. What is the volume of the treasure chest?
b. If one side of the chest is increased to 3 feet, what is the new volume?
3. Finding the Diameter
In One Piece, Luffy is trying to find the diameter of a circular flag that has a radius of 5 meters.
a. What is the diameter of the flag?
4. The Island's Rectangle
The island in the Grand Line has a rectangular area of 15 km by 10 km.
a. What is the perimeter of the island?
b. If a path is built along the length of the rectangular island, using up 1 km of the length, what is the new perimeter?
5. Summary Challenge
Pirate crew members need to calculate the space they have on their ship:
- Total area of the sails
- Total volume of a standard treasure chest
- Use your findings from the previous questions to complete this task!