PSLE A square, not drawn to scale, is made up of four triangles L, M, N and P. The area of L is
110 the area of the square while the area of M is
320 the area of the square.
- The total areas of L and M is 25 cm2. What is the length of each side of the square?
- What fraction of the square is Area of P?
(a)
Fraction of the square made up of Areas L and M
=
110 +
320=
220 +
320 =
520Areas L and M = 5 u
5 u = 25
1 u = 25 ÷ 5 = 5
Area of the square
= 20 u
= 20 x 5
= 100 cm
2 Length of the square
= √100
= 10 cm
(b)
Areas of L and P = Areas of M and N =
12 of the area of the square
Fraction of the square that is Area P
=
12 -
110=
510 -
110=
410
= 25
Answer(s): (a) 10 cm; (b) 25