The figure is made up of 3 squares of side 5 cm, 10 cm and 14 cm. Find
- the perimeter of the figure.
- the area of the figure.
(a)
Perimeter of the figure
= 4 x 14 + 2 x 10 + 2 x 5
= 56 + 20 + 10
= 86 cm
(b)
Area of the figure
= 5 x 5 + 14 x 14 + 10 x 10
= 25 + 196 + 100
= 321 cm
2 Answer(s): (a) 86 cm; (b) 321 cm
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