Composite Figures Practice

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What is a composite figure?

Back

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, divide it 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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The area of a rectangle is calculated using the formula: Area = length × width.

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What is the formula for 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 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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What does 'shaded area' mean in a composite figure?

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The shaded area refers to the part of the figure that is highlighted or colored, indicating the area of interest.

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If a rectangle has a length of 10 inches and a width of 5 inches, what is its area?

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Area = 10 in × 5 in = 50 in².

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If a triangle has a base of 8 cm and a height of 5 cm, what is its area?

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Area = 1/2 × 8 cm × 5 cm = 20 cm².

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What is the area of a composite figure made of a rectangle and a triangle?

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Add the area of the rectangle to the area of the triangle to find the total area.

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

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Calculate the total area of the figure and subtract the area of the unshaded parts.