Question

Find the area of the shaded region ​

Answer 1

27 in²

Explanation:

area of triangle (whole) = 1/2 x base x height

= 1/2 x 10 x 6

= 30 in²

area of small triangle = 1/2 x base x height

= 1/2 x 3 x 2

= 3 in²

area of shaded region = 30 in² - 3 in²

= 27 in²