The figure shows an irregular 5-sided figure and a square not drawn to scale. The area of the five-sided figure was twice the area of the square. After the shaded part was removed, the area of the remaining square became 10% of the total remaining area of both figures. If the area of the shaded part is 196 cm
2, find the remaining area of the 5-sided figure.
|
5-sided figure |
Square |
Difference |
Before |
2x8 = 16 u |
1x8 = 8 u |
1x8 = 8 u |
Change |
- 7 u |
- 7 u |
|
After |
9x1 = 9 u |
1x1 = 1 u |
8x1 = 8 u |
10% =
10100 =
110The difference in the areas remains unchanged. Make the difference in the areas the same. LCM of 1 and 8 is 8.
Area of the shaded part
= 16 u - 9 u
= 7 u
7 u = 196
1 u = 196 ÷ 7 = 28
Remaining area of the 5-sided figure
= 9 u + 1 u
= 10 u
= 10 x 28
= 280 cm
2 Answer(s): 280 cm
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