Area of Composite Shapes

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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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What is the area of a triangle?

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

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What is a composite shape?

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

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How do you find the area of a composite shape?

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To find the area of a composite shape, divide it into simpler shapes, calculate the area of each, and then sum those areas.

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What is 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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What is the formula for the area of a parallelogram?

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The area of a parallelogram is calculated using the formula: Area = Base × Height.

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What is the difference between area and perimeter?

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Area measures the space inside a shape, while perimeter measures the distance around a shape.

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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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If a triangle has a base of 4 m and a height of 3 m, what is its area?

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Area = 1/2 × Base × Height = 1/2 × 4 m × 3 m = 6 m².

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What is the area of a square?

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The area of a square is calculated using the formula: Area = Side × Side.