Area of Composite Shapes

Front

What is the formula for the area of a rectangle?

Back

Area = length × width

Front

What is the formula for 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 area of a square with a side length of 4 cm?

Back

Area = 4 cm × 4 cm = 16 cm²

Front

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

Back

Area = 10 m × 5 m = 50 m²

Front

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

Back

Area = π × (3 cm)² ≈ 28.27 cm²

Front

What is the area of a triangle with a base of 6 cm and a height of 4 cm?

Back

Area = 1/2 × 6 cm × 4 cm = 12 cm²

Front

If a composite shape consists of a rectangle and a triangle, how do you find the total area?

Back

Find the area of the rectangle and the triangle separately, then add them together.

Front

What is the area of a trapezoid with bases of 5 cm and 7 cm, and a height of 4 cm?

Back

Area = 1/2 × (5 cm + 7 cm) × 4 cm = 24 cm²