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What is the area, in square centimeters, of the figure shown.

What is the area, in square centimeters, of the figure shown.-example-1
User Stevenjmyu
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the area including cutout is 15*8=120
the area of cutout is 5*5=25

120-25=95 cm²
User ShZ
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Hello There!

The top and bottom side are 8cm
You can see from the 'one line' on 5 sides that they are equal
15/3 = 5
Each of the sides are 5cm
Split the shape:
5 x 8 = 40
40 x 2 = 80
5 x 3 = 15
80 + 15 = 95
It is 95cm²

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