Two rectangles Y and Z, not drawn to scale, overlap at A. A is the shaded area which is
15 of Rectangle Y and
17 of Rectangle Z. If the length of Rectangle Y is 11 cm and its breadth is 5 cm, what is the area of the unshaded part of rectangles Y and Z?
|
Y |
Z |
Difference |
Total areas |
5 u |
7 u |
2 u |
Shaded part |
- 1 u |
- 1 u |
|
Unshaded parts |
4 u |
6 u |
2 u |
The overlapping shaded part of rectangles Y and Z is the same.
Area of Rectangle Y
= 11 x 5
= 55 cm
2 Area of Rectangle Y = 5 u
Area of Rectangle Z = 7 u
5 u = 55
1 u = 55 ÷ 5 = 11
Area of unshaded parts of rectangles Y and Z
= 4 u + 6 u
= 10 u
= 10 x 11
= 110 cm
2 Answer(s): 110 cm
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