Strip Story

Composite Area Problem 1

The problem:

  • Have we got all the information needed?
  • Is the diagram clear. Do we need any other diagrams?
  • What are we being asked to find?

 

  • Break the composite shape into regular shapes.
  • What measurements do we already have?

 

  • Label the different regions.
  • Find the lengths of missing sides.
  • Check that all measurements are in the same units.

Region 1 = 11.8m × 5.9m = 69.62 m2

Region 2 = 7.5m × 5.2m = 39 m2

Region 3 = 5.4m × 9.8m = 52.92 m2

  • Find the area of each region.
  • Use correct units.
  • Avoid rounding.

 

Total Area = 69.62+39+52.92 = 161.54m2

The area of roof is 161.54 m2.

  • Find the answer to the problem.
  • Will addition or subtraction be needed?
  • State the answer as part of a sentence.
  • Use correct units

Composite Area: Problem 2

The problem:

  • Have we got all the information needed?
  • Is the diagram clear. Do we need any other diagrams?
  • What are we being asked to find?

  • Break the composite shape into regular shapes.
  • What measurements do we already have?

 

  • Label the different regions.
  • Find the lengths of missing sides.
  • Check that all measurements are in the same units.

Region 1 = _____________ m2
Region 2 = _____________ m2

Region 2 = 7.5m × 5.2m = 39 m 2

Region 3 = 5.4m × 9.8m = 52.92 m 2

  • Find the area of each region.
  • Use correct units.
  • Avoid rounding.

 

Total Area = ____ + ____ = _____ m2.

The area of garden bed is _________ m2.

  • Find the answer to the problem.
  • Will addition or subtraction be needed?
  • State the answer as part of a sentence.
  • Use correct units

Composite Area Problem 3

The problem:

  • Have we got all the information needed?
  • Is the diagram clear. Do we need any other diagrams?
  • What are we being asked to find?

 

 

  • Break the composite shape into regular shapes.
  • What measurements do we already have?

 

 

  • Label the different regions.
  • Find the lengths of missing sides.
  • Check that all measurements are in the same units.

 

  • Find the area of each region.
  • Use correct units.
  • Avoid rounding.

 

 

  • Find the answer to the problem.
  • Will addition or subtraction be needed?
  • State the answer as part of a sentence.
  • Use correct units