Practice - Area and Perimeter of Compound Shapes
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Practice Questions
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Calculate the area of a rectangle that is 10 cm long and 4 cm wide.
💡 Hint: Use the formula: Area = length × width.
What is the perimeter of a triangle with sides of 3 cm, 4 cm, and 5 cm?
💡 Hint: Add all the side lengths.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the correct method for finding the area of a compound shape by separating it into simpler shapes?
💡 Hint: Think about how we simplify complex shapes.
True or False: The perimeter of a compound shape only includes the interior lines.
💡 Hint: Consider what perimeter means.
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Challenge Problems
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Calculate the total area and perimeter of a compound shape consisting of a rectangle (8 cm by 4 cm) and an equilateral triangle with a side of 4 cm attached to one side.
💡 Hint: Remember to find the area for each part and sum them.
A composite shape consists of a semi-circle (radius 3 cm) and a rectangle (length 7 cm, width 3 cm). Calculate the total area and perimeter.
💡 Hint: Caution with perimeter - ensure not to double-count any edges!
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