Question

A triangle of area 12 sq cm is placed on top of a square of area 24 sq cm.
The area of the resulting shape is .

• A. 36 sq cm
• B. 40 sq cm
• C. 24 sq cm

Answer 1

The correct option is A 36 sq cm

The shape obtained when the triangle is placed on top of the square is as follows.


The area occupied by the new shape is the sum of the areas occupied by the square and the triangle.

$\text{Required area}=12\text{sq cm}+24\text{sq cm}$
$=36\text{sq cm}$