Calculate the area of the following composite figure.

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asked May 21, 2022 591 views

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Erik Nomitch · Answer 1 · 2022-05-25T16:29:27+0000

Answer:

85 cm²

Explanation:

Solve the area of the Rectangle:

A = bh

10 × 6 = 60 cm²

Solve the area of the Triangle:

A = bh × 1/2

10 × 5 = 50

50 × 1/2 = 25 cm²

Add the 2 areas together:

60 + 25 = 85 cm²