alleryStart learning →Among all shapes with the same perimeter, which has the largest area?
ASquare
BRectangle
CTriangle
DCircle
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Circle
A circle encloses the most area for a given boundary length, which is why fat drops on broth are round.
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