Area of Composite Figures

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What is the area of a rectangle?

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The area of a rectangle is calculated by multiplying its length by its width. Formula: Area = Length × Width.

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How do you find the area of a triangle?

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The area of a triangle is found using the formula: Area = 1/2 × Base × Height.

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What is a composite figure?

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A composite figure is a shape that is made up of two or more simple shapes, such as rectangles, triangles, and circles.

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How do you calculate the area of a composite figure?

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To calculate the area of a composite figure, find the area of each simple shape and then sum them up.

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What is the formula for the area of a circle?

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The area of a circle is calculated using the formula: Area = π × Radius².

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If a rectangle has a length of 5 cm and a width of 3 cm, what is its area?

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Area = Length × Width = 5 cm × 3 cm = 15 cm².

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What is the area of a square?

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The area of a square is calculated by squaring the length of one of its sides. Formula: Area = Side².

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How do you find the area of a shaded region in a composite figure?

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To find the area of a shaded region, calculate the area of the entire figure and subtract the area of the unshaded part.

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What is the area of a triangle with a base of 8 cm and a height of 5 cm?

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Area = 1/2 × Base × Height = 1/2 × 8 cm × 5 cm = 20 cm².

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If a composite figure consists of a rectangle and a triangle, how do you find its total area?

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Calculate the area of the rectangle and the triangle separately, then add the two areas together.