The perimeter of a square is 32 cm, and the perimeter of a pentagon with equal sides is 50 cm.

The perimeter of a square is 32 cm, and the perimeter of a pentagon with equal sides is 50 cm. Which polygon has the shorter side and by how many centimeters?

Let’s solve this task by actions with explanations:
1) 32: 4 = 8 centimeters – the length of the side of a square with a perimeter of 32 centimeters;
2) 50: 5 = 10 centimeters – the length of the side of the pentagon with a perimeter of 50 centimeters;
3) 8 cm <10 cm the side of the square is less than the side of the pentagon;
4) 10 – 8 = 2 centimeters – the side of the pentagon is so much larger than the side of the square.
Answer: 2 centimeters.