8cm 3cm 2cm 3cm 6cm 6cm. 1. Explain HOW you would find the area of this composite shape.
2. What is the area of this shape
To find the area of this composite shape, you need to break it down into smaller, simpler shapes and calculate the areas of each shape separately. The given dimensions suggest that this composite shape could possibly be divided into rectangles and triangles.
1. Divide the shape into rectangles:
- There are two rectangles with dimensions of 8cm by 3cm each.
- Multiply the length and width of each rectangle to get their individual areas:
- Rectangle 1: 8cm x 3cm = 24cm²
- Rectangle 2: 8cm x 3cm = 24cm²
2. Divide the shape into triangles:
- There is one triangle with a base of 2cm and a height of 3cm.
- Multiply the base and height of the triangle and divide by 2 to get its area:
- Triangle: (2cm x 3cm) / 2 = 3cm²
3. Calculate the total area:
- Add the areas of the rectangles and triangle together:
- Total area = 24cm² + 24cm² + 3cm² = 51cm²
Therefore, the area of this composite shape is 51 square centimeters.