Question

(6 points) The diagram below, shows a shape. Work out the area of the shape.

......cm^2

Answer 1

Area of the figure = Area of rectangle + Area of triangle

You have to extend the 4 cm line to touch the 16 cm line at 90⁰

Area of figure = 10 × 9 + 1/2 × 6 × 7

Area = 90 + 21 = 111 cm²

Answer 2

Explanation: