Question

Two squares of sides 4 cm and 6 cm are joined together. Find the total area.

• A. $52{\text{cm}}^2$
• B. $36{\text{cm}}^2$
• C. $16{\text{cm}}^2$
• D. $46{\text{cm}}^2$

Answer 1

The correct option is A $52{\text{cm}}^2$


Area of square with side 4 cm
$=\text{side}\times \text{side}=4\text{cm}\times 4\text{cm}=16{\text{cm}}^2$

Area of square with side 6 cm
$=\text{side}\times \text{side}=6\text{cm}\times 6\text{cm}=36{\text{cm}}^2\text{Total area}=16{\text{cm}}^2+36{\text{cm}}^2=52{\text{cm}}^2$