Understanding Composite Figures in Math

What is the first step in finding the area of a composite figure?

• Calculate the perimeter

• Divide it into simpler shapes

• Guess the area based on experience

• Add the dimensions together

What shapes were used to simplify the first composite figure?

• Three squares

• Two rectangles

• One rectangle and one triangle

• Two circles

How do you find the area of a rectangle?

• Width minus length

• Length divided by width

• Length times width

• Length plus width

What is the total area of the first composite figure?

• 42 square inches

• 38 square inches

• 24 square inches

• 14 square inches

Can a composite figure be divided in multiple ways to find its area?

• No, there's only one correct way

• Yes, but only for triangles

• Yes, always

• Only if it's a rectangle

What shapes were identified in the second composite figure?

• Two rectangles and a square

• Two circles and a rectangle

• Three triangles

• One square and two circles

How was the missing measurement in the second figure determined?

• By guessing

• Using a ruler

• Adding given lengths

• Subtracting given lengths

What is the total area of the second composite figure?

• 16 square centimeters

• 25 square centimeters

• 35 square centimeters

• 41 square centimeters

Why is it important to choose the correct measurements when calculating area?

• To ensure accuracy

• To make it more challenging

• To use more paper

• To impress others

What formula is used to calculate the area of rectangles and squares?

• Length times width

• Side plus side

• Base times height

• Perimeter divided by two