Area of Composite 2-D Shapes

Area is the amount of space contained inside a 2D shape.

If the shape is drawn accurately on squared paper, you

just need to count the amount of squares that are 

contained inside the shape. Simple as ABC, right?

Examples :

  

      

                                                         

Let's practise

Can you find the area of the composite shape below?

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Answer = (3x7) + ( 2x3) + (3x6)= 45cm


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