The formula s=p/n gives the formula for the side length s of a regular polygon with n sides and perimeter p. a regular octagon has 8 equal sides.

what is the side length of a regular octagon with a perimeter of 25.6 in.?

Aflagpole broke in a storm. it was originally 8 1 81 feet tall. 2 8 28 feet are still sticking straight out of the ground, where it snapped, but the remaining piece has hinged over and touches the ground some distance away. how far away is the end of the pole from the base of the pole along the ground?