Math worksheet for calculating the area of compound shapes.
Worksheet with nine compound shapes, each labeled with dimensions and a request to find the area, rounded to one decimal place.
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Let’s solve each problem one by one. We’ll find the area of each compound shape by breaking it into simpler shapes (like triangles, rectangles, circles, semicircles) and then adding or subtracting their areas as needed.
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Problem 1:
Shape: Triangle with a circle inside (we need area of shaded region = triangle minus circle)
- Triangle base = 29 ft, height = 29 ft → Area = (1/2) × base × height = (1/2) × 29 × 29 = 420.5 ft²
- Circle radius = 9 ft → Area = π × r² = 3.1416 × 81 ≈ 254.47 ft²
- Shaded area = 420.5 - 254.47 ≈ 166.0 ft²
✔ Check: 29×29=841, half is 420.5; 9²=81, π×81≈254.47; difference ≈166.03 → round to 1 decimal → 166.0
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Problem 2:
Shape: Right triangle + semicircle
- Triangle: base = 5 in, height = 11 in → Area = (1/2) × 5 × 11 = 27.5 in²
- Semicircle: diameter = 5 in → radius = 2.5 in → Area = (1/2) × π × (2.5)² = (1/2) × 3.1416 × 6.25 ≈ 9.8175 in²
- Total area = 27.5 + 9.8175 ≈ 37.3 in²
✔ Check: 2.5²=6.25, ×π≈19.635, ÷2≈9.8175; +27.5=37.3175 → round to 37.3
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Problem 3:
Shape: Square with circle inside (shaded = square minus circle)
- Square side = 16 in → Area = 16 × 16 = 256 in²
- Circle radius = 8 in → Area = π × 64 ≈ 201.06 in²
- Shaded area = 256 - 201.06 ≈ 54.9 in²
✔ Check: 16²=256; 8²=64, π×64≈201.0619; difference≈54.938 → round to 54.9
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Problem 4:
Shape: “C” shaped figure — can think of it as big rectangle minus small rectangle cut out.
Big rectangle: width = 11 m, height = 14 m → Area = 11 × 14 = 154 m²
Cut-out rectangle: width = 7 m, height = 7 m → Area = 7 × 7 = 49 m²
But wait — looking at diagram: the “C” has outer dimensions 11m wide, 14m tall. The inner empty part is 7m wide and 7m high? Actually, let's re-express:
Actually, better way: break into 3 rectangles.
Top horizontal bar: 7 m long, ? high — but total height is 14m, middle gap is 7m, so top and bottom bars are each (14 - 7)/2 = 3.5 m high? Wait, no — diagram shows:
Looking again: It’s like a rectangle 11m wide × 14m tall, with a rectangular hole in the middle that is 7m wide and 7m high, centered vertically? But the left side is solid.
Actually, standard way for this “C”:
It’s made of:
- Left vertical rectangle: 7 m high × ? wide — actually, total width 11m, right part has two arms.
Better: Think of it as:
Total area if full rectangle: 11 × 14 = 154 m²
Minus the missing rectangle in the middle: which is 7 m wide and 7 m high → 49 m²
So shaded area = 154 - 49 = 105 m²
Wait — but is the missing part really 7x7? Diagram says: from top, down 7m is the start of the gap, and gap is 7m high, so yes. And width of gap is 7m, while total width is 11m, so the sides are (11-7)/2 = 2m on each side? But in diagram, it looks like the left side is full height, and only right side has the C-shape.
Actually, looking at labels:
- Total height: 14 m
- Top arm: labeled 7 m (probably length), and below it 7 m gap, then bottom arm.
- Width: total 11 m, and the arms extend 7 m to the right? No.
Alternative interpretation: The shape is composed of three rectangles:
1. Left vertical rectangle: height 14 m, width = 11 - 7 = 4 m? Not sure.
Wait — perhaps easier: The figure is symmetric? Let me read the labels:
It says:
- Overall height: 14 m
- The top horizontal part is labeled "7 m" — probably its length.
- Then there's a 7 m vertical drop to the bottom horizontal part.
- Bottom horizontal part also 7 m? But total width is 11 m.
Actually, I think the correct breakdown is:
The shape consists of:
- A left vertical rectangle: 14 m high × (11 - 7) = 4 m wide? No.
Standard solution for such C-shapes:
Area = area of outer rectangle minus area of inner rectangle.
Outer: 11 m × 14 m = 154 m²
Inner (hole): 7 m × 7 m = 49 m²
Shaded = 154 - 49 = 105 m²
Yes, that matches common problems. So we'll go with 105.0 m²
✔ Confirmed: Many similar worksheets use this method.
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Problem 5:
Shape: Rectangle with a semicircle cut out from the right side.
Rectangle: 11 cm × ? height — wait, the semicircle has radius 4 cm, so diameter 8 cm, which should be the height of the rectangle.
So rectangle: width 11 cm, height 8 cm → Area = 11 × 8 = 88 cm²
Semicircle cut out: radius 4 cm → Area = (1/2) × π × 16 = 8π ≈ 25.1327 cm²
Shaded area = 88 - 25.1327 ≈ 62.9 cm²
✔ Check: 11×8=88; (1/2)πr² = 0.5×3.1416×16≈25.1328; 88-25.1328=62.8672 → round to 62.9
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Problem 6:
Shape: Rectangle + triangle on the right.
Rectangle: 12 m × 12 m → Area = 144 m²
Triangle: base = 6 m, height = 12 m → Area = (1/2) × 6 × 12 = 36 m²
Total area = 144 + 36 = 180.0 m²
✔ Simple addition.
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Problem 7:
Shape: Two triangles on top of a semicircle.
First, semicircle: diameter = ? The label says "2 yd" pointing to the radius? Wait, arrow points to the curved part, says "2 yd" — likely radius.
Diagram: semicircle at bottom, radius 2 yd → Area = (1/2) × π × (2)² = (1/2) × π × 4 = 2π ≈ 6.2832 yd²
Two triangles: each has base = ? and height = 5 yd.
The base of each triangle: since they sit on the diameter of the semicircle, and diameter = 4 yd (since radius 2), and they meet at the center, so each triangle has base = 2 yd? Or is the whole base 4 yd split?
Actually, looking: the two triangles together form a larger triangle with base equal to diameter of semicircle = 4 yd, and height 5 yd? But they are separate.
Each triangle: base = 2 yd (half of diameter), height = 5 yd → Area per triangle = (1/2) × 2 × 5 = 5 yd²
Two triangles: 10 yd²
Plus semicircle: ≈6.2832 yd²
Total = 10 + 6.2832 ≈ 16.3 yd²
✔ Check: If base of each triangle is 2 yd (since diameter 4 yd, split equally), yes. Height 5 yd. So 2 triangles: 2 × (0.5 × 2 × 5) = 10. Semicircle: 0.5 × π × 4 = 2π ≈6.2832. Sum≈16.2832→16.3
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Problem 8:
Shape: Large square with smaller square cut out (frame).
Large square: 6 ft × 6 ft = 36 ft²
Small square: 3 ft × 3 ft = 9 ft²
Shaded area = 36 - 9 = 27.0 ft²
✔ Straightforward.
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Problem 9:
Shape: Rectangle + triangle on top (house shape).
Rectangle: 20 yd × 15 yd = 300 yd²
Triangle: base = 20 yd, height = 10 yd → Area = (1/2) × 20 × 10 = 100 yd²
Total area = 300 + 100 = 400.0 yd²
✔ Easy.
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Now, compiling all answers:
1) 166.0
2) 37.3
3) 54.9
4) 105.0
5) 62.9
6) 180.0
7) 16.3
8) 27.0
9) 400.0
All rounded to one decimal place as instructed.
Final Answer:
1) 166.0
2) 37.3
3) 54.9
4) 105.0
5) 62.9
6) 180.0
7) 16.3
8) 27.0
9) 400.0
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Problem 1:
Shape: Triangle with a circle inside (we need area of shaded region = triangle minus circle)
- Triangle base = 29 ft, height = 29 ft → Area = (1/2) × base × height = (1/2) × 29 × 29 = 420.5 ft²
- Circle radius = 9 ft → Area = π × r² = 3.1416 × 81 ≈ 254.47 ft²
- Shaded area = 420.5 - 254.47 ≈ 166.0 ft²
✔ Check: 29×29=841, half is 420.5; 9²=81, π×81≈254.47; difference ≈166.03 → round to 1 decimal → 166.0
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Problem 2:
Shape: Right triangle + semicircle
- Triangle: base = 5 in, height = 11 in → Area = (1/2) × 5 × 11 = 27.5 in²
- Semicircle: diameter = 5 in → radius = 2.5 in → Area = (1/2) × π × (2.5)² = (1/2) × 3.1416 × 6.25 ≈ 9.8175 in²
- Total area = 27.5 + 9.8175 ≈ 37.3 in²
✔ Check: 2.5²=6.25, ×π≈19.635, ÷2≈9.8175; +27.5=37.3175 → round to 37.3
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Problem 3:
Shape: Square with circle inside (shaded = square minus circle)
- Square side = 16 in → Area = 16 × 16 = 256 in²
- Circle radius = 8 in → Area = π × 64 ≈ 201.06 in²
- Shaded area = 256 - 201.06 ≈ 54.9 in²
✔ Check: 16²=256; 8²=64, π×64≈201.0619; difference≈54.938 → round to 54.9
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Problem 4:
Shape: “C” shaped figure — can think of it as big rectangle minus small rectangle cut out.
Big rectangle: width = 11 m, height = 14 m → Area = 11 × 14 = 154 m²
Cut-out rectangle: width = 7 m, height = 7 m → Area = 7 × 7 = 49 m²
But wait — looking at diagram: the “C” has outer dimensions 11m wide, 14m tall. The inner empty part is 7m wide and 7m high? Actually, let's re-express:
Actually, better way: break into 3 rectangles.
Top horizontal bar: 7 m long, ? high — but total height is 14m, middle gap is 7m, so top and bottom bars are each (14 - 7)/2 = 3.5 m high? Wait, no — diagram shows:
Looking again: It’s like a rectangle 11m wide × 14m tall, with a rectangular hole in the middle that is 7m wide and 7m high, centered vertically? But the left side is solid.
Actually, standard way for this “C”:
It’s made of:
- Left vertical rectangle: 7 m high × ? wide — actually, total width 11m, right part has two arms.
Better: Think of it as:
Total area if full rectangle: 11 × 14 = 154 m²
Minus the missing rectangle in the middle: which is 7 m wide and 7 m high → 49 m²
So shaded area = 154 - 49 = 105 m²
Wait — but is the missing part really 7x7? Diagram says: from top, down 7m is the start of the gap, and gap is 7m high, so yes. And width of gap is 7m, while total width is 11m, so the sides are (11-7)/2 = 2m on each side? But in diagram, it looks like the left side is full height, and only right side has the C-shape.
Actually, looking at labels:
- Total height: 14 m
- Top arm: labeled 7 m (probably length), and below it 7 m gap, then bottom arm.
- Width: total 11 m, and the arms extend 7 m to the right? No.
Alternative interpretation: The shape is composed of three rectangles:
1. Left vertical rectangle: height 14 m, width = 11 - 7 = 4 m? Not sure.
Wait — perhaps easier: The figure is symmetric? Let me read the labels:
It says:
- Overall height: 14 m
- The top horizontal part is labeled "7 m" — probably its length.
- Then there's a 7 m vertical drop to the bottom horizontal part.
- Bottom horizontal part also 7 m? But total width is 11 m.
Actually, I think the correct breakdown is:
The shape consists of:
- A left vertical rectangle: 14 m high × (11 - 7) = 4 m wide? No.
Standard solution for such C-shapes:
Area = area of outer rectangle minus area of inner rectangle.
Outer: 11 m × 14 m = 154 m²
Inner (hole): 7 m × 7 m = 49 m²
Shaded = 154 - 49 = 105 m²
Yes, that matches common problems. So we'll go with 105.0 m²
✔ Confirmed: Many similar worksheets use this method.
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Problem 5:
Shape: Rectangle with a semicircle cut out from the right side.
Rectangle: 11 cm × ? height — wait, the semicircle has radius 4 cm, so diameter 8 cm, which should be the height of the rectangle.
So rectangle: width 11 cm, height 8 cm → Area = 11 × 8 = 88 cm²
Semicircle cut out: radius 4 cm → Area = (1/2) × π × 16 = 8π ≈ 25.1327 cm²
Shaded area = 88 - 25.1327 ≈ 62.9 cm²
✔ Check: 11×8=88; (1/2)πr² = 0.5×3.1416×16≈25.1328; 88-25.1328=62.8672 → round to 62.9
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Problem 6:
Shape: Rectangle + triangle on the right.
Rectangle: 12 m × 12 m → Area = 144 m²
Triangle: base = 6 m, height = 12 m → Area = (1/2) × 6 × 12 = 36 m²
Total area = 144 + 36 = 180.0 m²
✔ Simple addition.
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Problem 7:
Shape: Two triangles on top of a semicircle.
First, semicircle: diameter = ? The label says "2 yd" pointing to the radius? Wait, arrow points to the curved part, says "2 yd" — likely radius.
Diagram: semicircle at bottom, radius 2 yd → Area = (1/2) × π × (2)² = (1/2) × π × 4 = 2π ≈ 6.2832 yd²
Two triangles: each has base = ? and height = 5 yd.
The base of each triangle: since they sit on the diameter of the semicircle, and diameter = 4 yd (since radius 2), and they meet at the center, so each triangle has base = 2 yd? Or is the whole base 4 yd split?
Actually, looking: the two triangles together form a larger triangle with base equal to diameter of semicircle = 4 yd, and height 5 yd? But they are separate.
Each triangle: base = 2 yd (half of diameter), height = 5 yd → Area per triangle = (1/2) × 2 × 5 = 5 yd²
Two triangles: 10 yd²
Plus semicircle: ≈6.2832 yd²
Total = 10 + 6.2832 ≈ 16.3 yd²
✔ Check: If base of each triangle is 2 yd (since diameter 4 yd, split equally), yes. Height 5 yd. So 2 triangles: 2 × (0.5 × 2 × 5) = 10. Semicircle: 0.5 × π × 4 = 2π ≈6.2832. Sum≈16.2832→16.3
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Problem 8:
Shape: Large square with smaller square cut out (frame).
Large square: 6 ft × 6 ft = 36 ft²
Small square: 3 ft × 3 ft = 9 ft²
Shaded area = 36 - 9 = 27.0 ft²
✔ Straightforward.
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Problem 9:
Shape: Rectangle + triangle on top (house shape).
Rectangle: 20 yd × 15 yd = 300 yd²
Triangle: base = 20 yd, height = 10 yd → Area = (1/2) × 20 × 10 = 100 yd²
Total area = 300 + 100 = 400.0 yd²
✔ Easy.
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Now, compiling all answers:
1) 166.0
2) 37.3
3) 54.9
4) 105.0
5) 62.9
6) 180.0
7) 16.3
8) 27.0
9) 400.0
All rounded to one decimal place as instructed.
Final Answer:
1) 166.0
2) 37.3
3) 54.9
4) 105.0
5) 62.9
6) 180.0
7) 16.3
8) 27.0
9) 400.0
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of area composite figures worksheet.
