The figure is made up of 3 squares of side 6 cm, 10 cm and 11 cm. Find
- the perimeter of the figure.
- the area of the figure.
(a)
Perimeter of the figure
= 4 x 11 + 2 x 10 + 2 x 6
= 44 + 20 + 12
= 76 cm
(b)
Area of the figure
= 6 x 6 + 11 x 11 + 10 x 10
= 36 + 121 + 100
= 257 cm
2 Answer(s): (a) 76 cm; (b) 257 cm
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