Question

234
find the area of the shape shown
below
12,5
5
2.5
units2
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Answer 1

Explanation:

By drawing a line parallel to base , we get 4 different regions (3 triangles and 1 square)

Formula : Area of triangle = (0.5)(Base)(Height)

Area of square = (side)²

Area of triangle  

Area of triangle  

Area of square  

Area of triangle  

Area of the total figure = Area of triangle I +Area of triangle II +Area of square IV+Area of triangle IV

= 20+2+4+3 sq units

= 29  sq units

Therefore , the area of figure is 29 sq. units .