Area
In this task, you will calculate the area of a complicated shape by splitting it into simpler shapes. Cut out shape C. Shape C is not a regular shape, so you cannot directly apply a formula to find its area. Split shape C into simpler shapes whose areas you can find by applying formulas.
Part A
List the simple shapes into which you divided shape C, and measure their sides. Write all the measurements in inches.
Part B
Calculate the areas of all the shapes you cut out from C. Show your calculations.
Part C
What is the area of shape C?
Part D
Ask three other students how they split shape C. Were their shapes the same as yours? Did they get the same area as you did?