If the perimeter of a semi-circular protractor is 36 cm, then its diameter is
(a) 10 cm
(b) 12 cm
(c) 14 cm
(d) 16 cm
We know that perimeter of a semi-circle of radius $r=\frac{1}{2}(2 \pi r)+2 r$......(1)
We have given the perimeter of the semi-circle and we are asked to find the diameter of the semi-circle.
Therefore, substituting the perimeter of the semi-circle in equation (1) we get,
$36=\frac{1}{2}(2 \pi r)+2 r$
Multiplying both sides of the equation by 2 we get,
$72=2 \pi r+4 r$
Substituting $\pi=\frac{22}{7}$ we get,
$72=2 \times \frac{22}{7} r+4 r$
$\therefore 72=\frac{44}{7} r+4 r$
Now we will multiply both sides of the equation by 7.
$504=44 r+28 r$
Adding like terms we get,
$\therefore 504=72 r$
Dividing both sides of the equation 72 we get, $r=7$
Therefore, radius of the semi circle is $7 \mathrm{~cm}$.
Now we will find the diameter.
Diameter $=2 \times r$
$\therefore$ Diameter $=2 \times 7$
$\therefore$ Diameter $=14$
Hence, diameter of the semi-circle is $14 \mathrm{~cm}$.
Therefore, the correct answer is (c).