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The figure shows two regular pentagons. What is the perimeter of the larger pentagon?

A. 5n

B. 10n

C. 15n

D. 60n

The figure shows two regular pentagons. What is the perimeter of the larger pentagon-example-1
User Ramdaz
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Answer:

As shown in picture,

perimeter of inside pentagon: p1 = n + n + n + n + n = 5n

ratio between inside pentagon and outside pentagon: r = 6/(6 + 6) = 1/2

=> perimeter of outside pentagon: p2 = 2 x p1 = 2 x 5n = 10n

=> Option B is correct

Hope this helps!

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