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State whether the statements are True or False.

An increase in perimeter of a figure always increases the area of the figure.

False

An increase in perimeter does not necessarily mean an increase in area of the figure.


For example:



Perimeter= 4 × 4 = 16 cm Perimeter =18 cm


Area = 16 cm2 Area = 14 cm2


The perimeter gets increased but there is a reduction in area.


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