The figure is made up of 3 squares of side 4 cm, 10 cm and 12 cm. Find
- the perimeter of the figure.
- the area of the figure.
(a)
Perimeter of the figure
= 4 x 12 + 2 x 10 + 2 x 4 + 2 x (10 - 4)
= 4 x 12 + 2 x 10 + 2 x 4 + 2 x 6
= 48 + 20 + 8 + 12
= 88 cm
(b)
Area of the figure
= 12 x 12 + 4 x 4 + 10 x 10
= 144 + 16 + 100
= 260 cm
2 Answer(s): (a) 88 cm; (b) 260 cm
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