Area of Composite Shapes

Front

What is the area of a rectangle?

Back

Area = length × width.

Front

What is the area of a triangle?

Back

Area = 1/2 × base × height.

Front

What is a composite shape?

Back

A shape made up of two or more simple shapes.

Front

How do you find the area of a composite shape?

Back

Calculate the area of each simple shape and then sum them up.

Front

What is the formula for the area of a circle?

Back

Area = π × radius².

Front

What is the area of a square?

Back

Area = side × side.

Front

If a rectangle has a length of 5 ft and a width of 4 ft, what is its area?

Back

Area = 5 ft × 4 ft = 20 ft².

Front

If a triangle has a base of 6 cm and a height of 3 cm, what is its area?

Back

Area = 1/2 × 6 cm × 3 cm = 9 cm².

Front

What is the area of a shape with a length of 10 inches and a width of 8 inches?

Back

Area = 10 inches × 8 inches = 80 square inches.

Front

What is the area of a circle with a radius of 3 cm?

Back

Area = π × (3 cm)² ≈ 28.27 cm².