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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 ?

the figure shown consists of a triangle resting on a square of side 5 cm. the triangle-example-1

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Because its a square all its sides are 5cm
So area of square is 5x5=25cm^2
Triangle is 5x4= 20
20/2 is 10cm^2
25+10=35cm^2
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