Question

What is the area of the shape?

3 square centimeters
4 square centimeters
6 square centimeters
9 square centimeters

Answer 1

3 square centimeters

Explanation:

Split the shape up into two pieces, you should end up with a square that is 1 cm by 1 cm and a rectangle that is 1 cm by 2 cm. By calculating the areas and adding them up together, you get a total area of 3 cm^2.

1 x 1 = 1 cm^2

1 x 2 = 2 cm^2

1 + 2 = 3 cm^2

Answer 2

4 square centimeters

Explanation:

2x1 =2 ×2=4