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what is the approximate area of the figure that is shared in blue below?A. 48 in2B. 55 in2C. 62 in2D. 70 in2

what is the approximate area of the figure that is shared in blue below?A. 48 in2B-example-1
User Johnnieb
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Answer:

48in²

Explanations:

Area of a rectangle = Length x Width

The complete figure is rectangular in shape with:

length = 11 in

Width = 5 in

Area = 11 x 5

Total Area = 55 in²

The orange portion is triangular in shape with:

height = 4 in

Base = 3.5 in

Area of a triangle = 0.5 x base x height

Area of the orange portion = 0.5 x 3.5 x 4

Area of the orange portion = 7 in²

Area of the blue portion = (Total Area) - (Area of the orange portion)

Area of the blue portion = 55in² - 7in²

Area of the blue portion = 48in²

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