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the figure shown consists of a triangle resting on a square of side 5 cm. the triangle has a height of 4 cm. what is the total area of the figure ?

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Answer:

35cm^2

Explanation:

Total area= Area of triangle+ Area of square

Area of triangle= 1/2(base x height) = 1/2(5 x 4) =10cm^2

Area of square= length^2 = 5^2 = 25cm^2

Total Area= 10cm^2 + 25cm^2 = 35cm^2

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