Area of Composite Figures

Front

What is the area of a rectangle?

Back

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

Front

What is the area of a triangle?

Back

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

Front

What is a composite figure?

Back

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

Front

How do you find the area of a composite figure?

Back

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

Front

What is the formula for the area of a circle?

Back

The area of a circle is calculated using the formula: Area = π × radius².

Front

What is the formula for the area of a parallelogram?

Back

The area of a parallelogram is calculated using the formula: Area = base × height.

Front

What is the difference between area and perimeter?

Back

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

Front

What units are used to measure area?

Back

Area is measured in square units, such as square centimeters (cm²), square meters (m²), or square feet (ft²).

Front

How do you convert square centimeters to square meters?

Back

To convert square centimeters to square meters, divide the number of square centimeters by 10,000 (since 1 m² = 10,000 cm²).

Front

What is the area of a square?

Back

The area of a square is calculated by squaring the length of one of its sides. Formula: Area = side².