Question

Find the area of each shaded region.
16 in

Answer 1

32
`in^(2)`

Explanation:

The shape of the shaded region is a triangle.

h = perpendicular height of the triangle

= Width of this rectangle

= 8 in

b = base of triangle

=
`(1)/(2)`×(Length of this rectangle)

=
`(16 in)/(2)` = 8 in

The Area of a triangle =
`(1)/(2)` × b × h

=
`(1)/(2)` × (8 in) × (8 in)

= 32
`in^(2)`

= 32 square inches