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geometry intermediate
Problem
A region is bounded by semicircular arcs constructed on the side of a square whose sides measure , as shown. What is the perimeter of this region? 
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
Solution
Since the side of the square is the diameter of the semicircle, the radius of the semicircle is . Since the length of one of the semicircular arcs is half the circumference of the corresponding circle, the length of one arc is . Since the desired perimeter is made up of four of these arcs, the perimeter is .
Final answer
D