Area of Composite Figures

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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 geometric shapes, such as rectangles, triangles, and circles.

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How do you find the area of a composite figure?

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

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What is the formula for the area of a rectangle?

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Area = length × width.

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What is the formula for the area of a triangle?

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Area = 1/2 × base × height.

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What is the formula for the area of a circle?

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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 = 5 cm × 3 cm = 15 cm².

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

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Area = 1/2 × 4 cm × 3 cm = 6 cm².

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If a circle has a radius of 2 cm, what is its area?

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Area = π × (2 cm)² ≈ 12.57 cm².

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What is the area of a shaded region in a composite figure?

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The area of a shaded region is found by calculating the total area of the figure and subtracting the area of the unshaded parts.

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What is the area of a figure with dimensions 8 ft by 5 ft?

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Area = 8 ft × 5 ft = 40 ft².