How do you calculate perimeter, area and volume using scales?
The calculate the perimeter of the land when given an aerial photograph, multiply the length on the aerial photo by the scale. To calculate the area, find the measurements, multiply by the scale, and ensure you use the appropriate formula (e.g. area of a triangle formula). To calculate volume, you will need to use the trapezoidal rule, which will be covered in detail below. This post will show you how to calculate perimeter, area and volume in the HSC Standard Math Course.
How to calculate perimeter and area using scales
The following video explains how to calculate perimeter and area using scales.
How to use the trapezoidal rule to determine the volume.
The following video explains the trapezoidal method and how to use this to work out the area and volume.
Please note: this video below is Year 11 Preliminary Revision on how to use the trapezoidal rule.
Examples of practical applications of the rule.
