Question

Find the area of the compound figure below

Answer 1

150

Explanation:

10^2+(10^2)/2

100+(100/2)

100+50

150 square units

Answer 2

150

Explanation:

The formula for the area of a triangle is (1/2)(b)(h)

1/2(10)(10)

5(10)

50 is the area of the triangle.

The formula for the area of a square is bh

10(10)

100 is the area of the square.

100+50=150.

150 square units is the area of the composite figure.