Question

A table is in the following shape. Find the area of the composite shape.

• A. 200 sq in
• B. 240 sq in
• C. 40 sq in
• D. 80 sq in

Answer 1

The correct option is B 240 sq in

The composite figure consists of one triangle and one rectangle.

Area of triangle = $\frac{1}{2}$ $\times$ base $\times$ height

Base of triangle = 20 in

Height of triangle = 4 in

Area = $\frac{1}{2}$ $\times$20 $\times$ 4

= 40 sq in

Area of rectangle = base $\times$ width

Base of the rectangle =20 in

Height of the rectangle = 10 in

Area = 20 $\times$ 10 = 200 sq in

Hence, area of the composite figure = 40 + 200 = 240 sq in