How to Find the Area of a Composite Figure

The video tutorial explains how to find the area of a composite figure, specifically Carmen's living room floor, by dividing it into two rectangles. The instructor demonstrates how to calculate the area of each rectangle using given dimensions and then adds the areas to find the total area of the living room. The process involves understanding composite figures, dividing the figure into simpler shapes, and performing basic arithmetic operations to find the solution.

What is a composite figure?

• A figure with only one shape

• A figure with no right angles

• A figure made up of multiple simple shapes

• A figure that is circular

How can you divide Carmen's living room to find the area?

• Into two squares

• Into two rectangles

• Into two circles

• Into two triangles

What is the area of the first rectangle if its dimensions are 8 feet by 12 feet?

• 100 square feet

• 104 square feet

• 96 square feet

• 110 square feet

If one side of the second rectangle is 13 feet and the other is 18 feet, what is its area?

• 250 square feet

• 270 square feet

• 234 square feet

• 200 square feet

What is the total area of Carmen's living room floor?

• 340 square feet

• 330 square feet

• 320 square feet

• 300 square feet