Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e
7th Edition
ISBN:9781337614085
Author:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.
Publisher:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.
ChapterP: Preliminary Concepts
SectionP.CT: Test
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Transcribed Image Text:**Title: Measurement**
**Topic: Area of a Piecewise Rectangular Figure**
**Instructions:**
Find the area of the figure. (Sides meet at right angles.)
**Diagram Explanation:**
The diagram shows an L-shaped figure composed of two rectangles. The dimensions given are:
- The top part of the L-shape is a rectangle measuring 4 meters by 4 meters.
- The vertical section on the right of the L-shape is 7 meters high.
- The bottom part of the L-shape extends 9 meters horizontally and 5 meters vertically.
The task is to calculate the total area of this composite figure.
**Workspace:**
There is an empty input box to write the final area result, labeled with "m²" (square meters).
To calculate the area:
1. Divide the figure into two rectangles.
2. Calculate the area of each rectangle.
3. Add the areas to find the total area.
**Interactive Elements:**
There is a "submit" button to check the answer after calculation.
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