The figure is made up of 3 squares of side 6 cm, 10 cm and 15 cm. Find
- the perimeter of the figure.
- the area of the figure.
(a)
Perimeter of the figure
= 4 x 15 + 2 x 10 + 2 x 6
= 60 + 20 + 12
= 92 cm
(b)
Area of the figure
= 15 x 15 + 10 x 10 + 6 x 6
= 225 + 100 + 36
= 361 cm
2 Answer(s): (a) 92 cm; (b) 361 cm
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