The figure is made up of 3 squares of side 4 cm, 8 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 8 + 2 x 4 + 2 x (8 - 4)
= 4 x 14 + 2 x 8 + 2 x 4 + 2 x 4
= 56 + 16 + 8 + 8
= 88 cm
(b)
Area of the figure
= 14 x 14 + 4 x 4 + 8 x 8
= 196 + 16 + 64
= 276 cm
2 Answer(s): (a) 88 cm; (b) 276 cm
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