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Work out the areas of these compound shapes ? Pls step by step

Work out the areas of these compound shapes ? Pls step by step-example-1
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Answer:

55cm^2

Explanation:

Split into 2 parts, the rectangle on the left, and triangle on the right.

Rectangle:

8 cm x 5 cm = 40 cm^2

Triangle

14 cm - 8 cm = 6cm (Height)

(5cm(base) x 6cm)/2 = 15cm ^2

15cm^2 + 40cm^2 = 55cm^2

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The area of the compound shape is 55
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