814 Answered Questions for the topic Geometry Word Problems

Geometry Word Problems Geometry Scale Factor Prism

05/04/17

if all the dimensions of a rectangular prism are multiplied by 2 by what factor would the surface area change?

How do I figure this out and how do I do it ?
Geometry Word Problems

05/02/17

for a circle with arc length 8(pi)/3 ft and a central angle of 60 degrees, find the radius.

This problem involves finding the radius of a circle. 
Geometry Word Problems

05/02/17

Two similar trapezoids have areas 605 cm^2 and 320 cm^2. Find the ratio of similarity of the larger trapezoid to the smaller trapezoid.

the question involves area and similar figures.  
Geometry Word Problems

05/02/17

the area of a regular hexagon is 18(radical 3) square inches. Find the length of the radius.

my answer is 40.73 in^2.  i would like to know if that's correct 
Geometry Word Problems

05/02/17

the perimeter of an equilateral triangle is 24 ft. Find it's exact area.

the answer should not have a simplified radical.  
Geometry Word Problems

05/02/17

find the length of a 40 degree arc in a circle with a radius of 4.

A) 8pi B) 8pi/9 C) 16pi/9 D) 9pi/8
Geometry Word Problems

04/28/17

How would I figure out if the amount of 4 in. tiles I have are enough to cover my table, or how much more I would need?

If I have a table and the area is 36 in. by 24 in. and you have 45 tiles that are 4 in. Would I have enough tiles to cover the table? If not, how many more would I need?
Geometry Word Problems

04/27/17

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Three segments form a triangle. How many unique triangles can you construct using the same three segments? Using the same three angles?
Geometry Word Problems

04/27/17

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Your classmate says, ''If the diagonals of a quadrilateral intersect to form four congruent triangles, then the quadrilateral is always a parallelogram''. How would you correct this statement?
Geometry Word Problems

04/26/17

A rectangular prism has a volume of 1620ft^3. What is it's new volume if it's length and width are doubled?

 I really don't understand this question if you can help me I would really appreciate it.
Geometry Word Problems

04/25/17

Arnold cuts a plane section perpendicular to the base of this solid. What shape is the plane section?

Arnold cuts a plane section perpendicular to the base of this solid. What shape is the plane section?
Geometry Word Problems

04/23/17

Volume of wooden block with sides cut out

A wooden block is a cube with side length 45 cm.  If a cube of side length 5 cm is cut from each of the blocks corners, what is the volume of the wooden block left?
Geometry Word Problems Trigonometry

04/22/17

Help with Trigonometry problem PLEASE HELP (show me how you got answer)

Joel gives Jordan a 4-ft. high black velvet portrait of himself, which she hangs in her home gym. At a certain distance from the wall, the angle of elevation of the bottom portrait is 30 degrees... more
Geometry Word Problems

04/21/17

what are the x- and y- coordinate of the center of the circle ( x^2 + y^2 - 2x +8y =0)

what are the x- and y- coordinate of the center of the circle ( x^2 + y^2 - 2x +8y =0)
Geometry Word Problems

04/19/17

right triangle trigonometry

Joshua has a ladder that is 12 ft long. He will lean the ladder against a vertical wall. For safety reasons, he wants the angle the ladder makes with the ground to be no greater than 75°. Is it... more
Geometry Word Problems

04/17/17

triangular rug has sides that are 5 ft and 4 ft long with an included angle of 79°. What is the area?

A triangular rug has sides that are 5 ft and 4 ft long with an included angle of 79°.What is the area of this rug? Enter your answer as a decimal in the box. Round only your final answer to the... more
Geometry Word Problems Geometry Math Help Square Feet

04/16/17

Geometry square foot

A local restaurant had a dining area of 2750 ft 2. In order to ensure the restaurant is not overcrowded, a population density of 0.1293 people per square foot is Used. What is the maximum number of... more

04/16/17

Geometry: triangles

A hotel is 789 feet high. A 6ft tall man is standing on the roof and looking down at an island. If he is looking down at an angle of depression of 4 degrees, how far is the island from the hotel?
Geometry Word Problems

04/13/17

A right cylinder has a radius of 2.5 feet and a height of 7.5 feet

find the lateral area and surface area of the right cylinder
Geometry Word Problems

04/13/17

A helicopter is hovering 110 feet... geometry question.

A helicopter is hovering 110 feet in the air over a landing pad. If the landing agent sees the copter at an angle of elevation of 29 degrees, how far Is the landing agent from the helicopter... more
Geometry Word Problems

04/09/17

The ink cost 16 cents per oz. How much will it cost to decorate 1 box?

The surface area of the box is 2160cm3.

04/09/17

Can someone tell me how do do this geometry word problem?

Matt has two posters for his science project. Each poster is a rectangle. Thelength of the larger poster is 11 inches. The length of the smaller poster is 6 inches. What is thearea of the smaller... more

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