Problem
Find the area of a regular octagon whose radius is 15yds and the side length is 8yds.
Solution
The area is given by:
A= 1/2 Perimeter* Apothem
The perimeter is:
P= 8*8 yd = 64 yd
And the area would be:
A= 1/2 * 64 yd * 15 yd= 480 yd^2
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