Geometry Problem with Python

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Here’s an example of how to solve a geometry problem using Python.

Area of a Rectangle

Problem Statement

A rectangle has a base of 8 cm and a height of 5 cm.
Calculate the area of the rectangle using Python.

Formula

Area = base × height

Python Program

# Problem data
base = 8
height = 5

# Area calculation
area = base * height

# Print the result
print("The area of the rectangle is:", area, "cm²")  # this is one way to concatenate strings

Output

The area of the rectangle is: 40 cm²

Version with user input

base = float(input("Enter the base of the rectangle: "))
height = float(input("Enter the height of the rectangle: "))
area = base * height
print("The area of the rectangle is:", area, "cm²")

Want to try other problems?

Here are some ideas:

  • Perimeter of a polygon
  • Area of a triangle or a circle
  • Check if a triangle is a right triangle
  • Volume of a cube or a pyramid

Introduction to Python