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This worksheet challenges students to calculate the area and perimeter for six distinct compound shapes, utilizing mixed units like meters, feet, and kilometers.

Area and Perimeter of Compound Shapes (A) worksheet featuring six geometry problems calculating area and perimeter for mixed figures.

Area and Perimeter of Compound Shapes (A) worksheet featuring six geometry problems calculating area and perimeter for mixed figures.

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1) Rectangle and Quarter Circle


This shape is made of a rectangle at the bottom and a quarter-circle on top left.
* Rectangle: Length = $22.2\text{ in}$, Width = $11.5\text{ in}$.
* Quarter Circle Radius ($r$): The total height on the left is not given directly, but we can find the radius. The top part is a quarter circle. The horizontal side $ED$ is part of the rectangle's top. Wait, looking at the diagram, the shape is a rectangle $ABCD$ with a quarter circle attached to side $AD$? No, it looks like a rectangle $ABCE$ (if we extend lines) or simply a rectangle plus a quarter circle.
* Let's look at the dimensions. Bottom $AB = 22.2$. Left side $AF = 11.5$. Top right vertical side $BC$ is part of the rectangle. The curve is from $F$ to $E$. The center of the circle is likely at the corner above $A$. Let's assume the rectangle is the main body and the quarter circle sits on top of the left side?
* Actually, let's look closer. It looks like a rectangle with width $22.2$ and height $11.5$, and a quarter circle attached to the top-left corner? No, the arc connects $F$ and $E$. $F$ is above $A$. $E$ is to the right of $F$. The segment $FE$ is an arc. The segment $ED$ is horizontal. The segment $DC$ is vertical.
* Let's re-read the diagram.
* Rectangle part: Base $AB = 22.2$. Height $BC$? We see $DC = 10.1$. We see $AF = 11.5$.
* The shape seems to be composed of a rectangle at the bottom and a quarter circle on the top left.
* Let's assume the "center" of the quarter circle is the point directly above $A$ at the same level as $D$? No.
* Standard interpretation: This is a rectangle with a quarter-circle cut out or added? It looks added.
* Let's look at the coordinates/lengths.
* Vertical side on left: $A$ to $F$ is $11.5$.
* Horizontal side on top right: $E$ to $D$ is unknown? No, $D$ to $C$ is $10.1$.
* There is a right angle at $D$. So $ED$ is horizontal.
* There is a right angle at the corner near $F$? No, $F$ is on the arc.
* Let's assume the shape is a rectangle of width $22.2$ and height $11.5$ (left side) + something?
* Actually, usually these problems combine simple shapes.
* Shape = Rectangle + Quarter Circle.
* Rectangle dimensions: Width $22.2$. Height? The right side has a segment $DC = 10.1$. The left side has $AF = 11.5$. This implies the rectangle isn't uniform height or there's a step.
* Let's look at the quarter circle. The radius is usually one of the side lengths.
* If the center is at the intersection of the vertical line up from $A$ and the horizontal line from $D$... let's call that point $O$. Then $OF$ is radius and $OE$ is radius.
* If $AF = 11.5$ and $DC = 10.1$, and the base is $22.2$.
* Let's assume the rectangle is the bottom part with height $10.1$ (matching $DC$). Then the left side would be $10.1$. But $AF$ is $11.5$. This means the part above the rectangle on the left is $11.5 - 10.1 = 1.4$? That doesn't seem right for a quarter circle radius.
* Alternative interpretation: The shape is a large rectangle minus a piece? Or a rectangle plus a quarter circle on top?
* Let's look at Problem 1 again carefully.
* Points: $A$ (bottom left), $B$ (bottom right), $C$ (mid right), $D$ (top right of rect part), $E$ (start of arc), $F$ (end of arc/top left).
* $AB = 22.2$. $BC$ is vertical? No, $C$ is a corner. $DC$ is vertical, length $10.1$. $CB$ is vertical? The line goes from $C$ down to $B$? Yes, implied rectangle corner. So height of right side is $10.1$.
* Left side $AF = 11.5$.
* Top part is a quarter circle connecting $F$ and $E$.
* For $FE$ to be a quarter circle, the center must be at the corner formed by extending $AF$ up and $DE$ left? Or extending $DE$ left and $AF$ up?
* Let's assume the center is at the top-left corner of the "bounding box".
* If the center is at $(0, H)$, and the arc goes from $(0, H-r)$ to $(r, H)$.
* Here, $F$ is at top left? No, $F$ is labeled on the vertical segment.
* Let's try this: The shape consists of a rectangle ($22.2 \times 10.1$) and a quarter circle on top of the left side?
* If the rectangle height is $10.1$, then the left side of the rectangle is $10.1$. The total left side is $11.5$. So the extra bit is $1.4$. This doesn't match a clean radius.
* Let's try: The shape is a rectangle ($22.2 \times 11.5$) with a bite taken out? No.
* Let's look at the radius label. There is no explicit radius label.
* However, notice $ED$ is horizontal. $DC$ is vertical.
* Usually, in these diagrams, if it's a quarter circle, the radius equals the adjacent straight sides if they form a square corner.
* Let's assume the center of the circle is the point $P$ such that $PF$ and $PE$ are radii.
* If we drop a perpendicular from $E$ to the left side, and from $F$ to the top...
* Let's assume the standard case: The shape is a rectangle with a quarter circle attached.
* Width of rectangle = $22.2$. Height of right side = $10.1$.
* Height of left side = $11.5$.
* This implies the "base" rectangle has height $10.1$. The left side sticks up $1.4$ higher? No, that's weird.
* Maybe the radius is $11.5 - 10.1 = 1.4$? Unlikely.
* Maybe the radius is determined by the horizontal distance?
* Let's look at the horizontal segments. $AB = 22.2$. $ED$ is part of the top.
* If the quarter circle is on the top left, its radius $r$ would define the position of $E$.
* Distance from left edge to $E$ is $r$.
* Distance from top of left edge ($F$) to center?
* Let's assume the center is at the top-left corner of the rectangular block defined by height $11.5$? No.
* Let's assume the center is at the vertex where the vertical line $AF$ meets the horizontal line $DE$ if extended?
* Let's guess the radius is the difference in heights? $11.5 - 10.1 = 1.4$? No.
* Let's look at similar problems online. Often, the radius is given or obvious.
* Is it possible $AF$ is the radius? If $r=11.5$, then the center is at $A$? No, arc is at top.
* Is it possible the vertical side $11.5$ includes the radius?
* Let's assume the shape is a rectangle of $22.2 \times 10.1$ PLUS a quarter circle of radius $r$ sitting on top of the left side?
* If so, the total height on left is $10.1 + r = 11.5 \Rightarrow r = 1.4$.
* Then the area would be Area(Rect) + Area(QC).
* Perimeter would be $AB + BC + CD + \text{Arc} + FA$? No, $FA$ is internal? No, $F$ is top point.
* Perimeter path: $A \rightarrow B \rightarrow C \rightarrow D \rightarrow E (\text{arc}) \rightarrow F \rightarrow A$.
* If $r=1.4$:
* Area Rect = $22.2 \times 10.1 = 224.22$.
* Area QC = $\frac{1}{4} \pi (1.4)^2 \approx 1.54$.
* Total Area $\approx 225.76$.
* Perimeter: $AB(22.2) + BC(10.1) + CD(10.1 \text{ wait, } DC=10.1 \text{ is vertical}) + DE(\text{horizontal}) + \text{Arc} + FA(11.5)$?
* Wait, $D$ to $C$ is $10.1$. $C$ to $B$ is vertical? The diagram shows $C$ connected to $B$. So $CB$ is vertical. Since $AB$ is horizontal and angles are right, $CB$ height should match the rectangle height. If the rectangle height is $10.1$, then $CB=10.1$.
* $DE$ length: Total width $22.2$. Radius is $1.4$. So $DE = 22.2 - 1.4 = 20.8$.
* Arc length: $\frac{1}{4} \times 2 \pi (1.4) \approx 2.20$.
* Perimeter: $22.2 (AB) + 10.1 (BC) + 10.1 (CD? \text{No, } DC \text{ is vertical}) + 20.8 (DE) + 2.20 (\text{Arc}) + 11.5 (FA)$?
* Wait, the boundary is $A-B-C-D-E-F-A$.
* $A \rightarrow B$: $22.2$.
* $B \rightarrow C$: Vertical up. Length $10.1$.
* $C \rightarrow D$: Horizontal left? No, $D$ is above $C$? Diagram shows $D$ to the left of $C$? No, $D$ is a corner. $C$ is a corner. $DC$ is a vertical segment of length $10.1$. So $D$ is top-right of the lower block?
* Let's re-examine diagram 1.
* $A$ (bottom left), $B$ (bottom right). Line $AB$ is bottom.
* $B$ to $C$ is vertical? The label $10.1$ is next to the vertical segment ending at $D$? No, the label $10.1$ is next to the vertical segment $DC$? Or is $DC$ horizontal?
* Usually letters go in order around perimeter. $A-B-C-D-E-F$.
* $AB$ = bottom.
* $BC$ = right side vertical?
* $CD$ = top right horizontal?
* $DE$ = ?
* Let's look at the labels again.
* Left side: $A$ to $F$ is $11.5$.
* Bottom: $A$ to $B$ is $22.2$.
* Right side structure: There is a vertical line segment labeled $10.1$. It connects to $D$. And $D$ connects to $C$?
* Actually, it looks like a rectangle $ABXD$ where $X$ is below $D$?
* Let's assume the standard "L-shape with a curve" or "Rectangle + Semicircle/Quartercircle".
* Given the ambiguity and small numbers, let's look at Problem 2 which is clearer.

2) Rectangle and Semicircle


* Shape: A rectangle with a semicircle on top.
* Dimensions:
* Rectangle Width ($AB$) = Diameter of semicircle = $29.2\text{ mm}$.
* Rectangle Height ($AD$ or $BC$) = $3.1\text{ mm}$.
* Area:
* Area of Rectangle = $\text{Width} \times \text{Height} = 29.2 \times 3.1$.
* Area of Semicircle = $\frac{1}{2} \pi r^2$. Radius $r = \frac{29.2}{2} = 14.6\text{ mm}$.
* Total Area = Area(Rect) + Area(Semi).
* Perimeter:
* The perimeter includes the three sides of the rectangle (Bottom, Left, Right) and the curved arc of the semicircle. The top side of the rectangle is inside the shape.
* Perimeter = $AB + AD + BC + \text{Arc}$.
* Arc Length = $\frac{1}{2} \times \pi \times d = \frac{1}{2} \times \pi \times 29.2$.

Calculations for #2:
* Area:
* Rect: $29.2 \times 3.1 = 90.52\text{ mm}^2$.
* Semi: $r = 14.6$. $r^2 = 213.16$.
* Area Semi = $0.5 \times \pi \times 213.16 \approx 0.5 \times 3.14159 \times 213.16 \approx 334.83\text{ mm}^2$.
* Total Area = $90.52 + 334.83 = 425.35\text{ mm}^2$.
* Perimeter:
* Straight sides: $29.2 (\text{bottom}) + 3.1 (\text{left}) + 3.1 (\text{right}) = 35.4\text{ mm}$.
* Arc: $0.5 \times \pi \times 29.2 = 14.6 \pi \approx 45.87\text{ mm}$.
* Total Perimeter = $35.4 + 45.87 = 81.27\text{ mm}$.

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3) Rectangle and Triangle


* Shape: A rectangle on the left and a triangle on the right.
* Dimensions:
* Rectangle: Height $AF = 11.1\text{ cm}$, Width $FD = 11.1\text{ cm}$? Wait, $FD$ is top side. $AB$ is bottom.
* Label $11.1\text{ cm}$ is on top side $FD$? No, $F$ to $D$ is labeled $11.1$.
* Label $11.1\text{ cm}$ is on left side $AF$? Yes.
* So the left part is a square $11.1 \times 11.1$.
* Triangle: Attached to the right side of the square.
* Base of triangle (vertical side shared with square) = $11.1\text{ cm}$.
* Height of triangle (horizontal distance from base to tip $C$) = Label says $12.1\text{ cm}$? No, the label $12.1\text{ cm}$ is on the slanted side $DC$? Or is it the horizontal height?
* Looking at the dashed line: There is a dashed horizontal line from the midpoint? No, from the corner $D$?
* There is a dimension $14.4\text{ cm}$ pointing to the dashed line. The dashed line goes from the vertical side to the tip $C$. This represents the height of the triangle.
* There is a dimension $12.1\text{ cm}$ on the bottom slanted side $BC$? Or is it the vertical drop?
* Let's look closely at crop 3.
* Square part: Side $11.1$.
* Triangle part: Tip $C$.
* Dashed line indicates height of triangle = $14.4\text{ cm}$.
* Side $DC$ is labeled $12.1\text{ cm}$.
* Side $BC$ is labeled $12.1\text{ cm}$.
* So it's an isosceles triangle attached to the square.
* Area:
* Area of Square = $11.1 \times 11.1$.
* Area of Triangle = $\frac{1}{2} \times \text{Base} \times \text{Height}$.
* Base = Side of square = $11.1\text{ cm}$.
* Height = $14.4\text{ cm}$.
* Perimeter:
* Outer boundary: $AF + AB + BC + CD + DF$? No, $DF$ is internal? No, $D$ and $F$ are corners of the square. The perimeter is $A \rightarrow F \rightarrow D \rightarrow C \rightarrow B \rightarrow A$.
* Sides: $AF (11.1) + FD (11.1) + DC (12.1) + CB (12.1) + BA (11.1)$.
* Note: $AB$ is the bottom of the square.

Calculations for #3:
* Area:
* Square: $11.1^2 = 123.21\text{ cm}^2$.
* Triangle: $0.5 \times 11.1 \times 14.4 = 0.5 \times 159.84 = 79.92\text{ cm}^2$.
* Total Area = $123.21 + 79.92 = 203.13\text{ cm}^2$.
* Perimeter:
* Sum of outer sides: $11.1 (AF) + 11.1 (FD) + 12.1 (DC) + 12.1 (CB) + 11.1 (BA)$.
* Total = $11.1 + 11.1 + 12.1 + 12.1 + 11.1 = 57.5\text{ cm}$.

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4) Rectangle and Two Triangles (Trapezoid-like ends?)


* Shape: A central rectangle with two triangles on the sides? Or a large rectangle with triangles cut out?
* Looking at the vertices: $A, B$ at bottom. $F, E$ at top.
* Left side: Indented triangle $H-G-?$? No, points are $A, H, G, F$?
* Let's trace the perimeter: $A \rightarrow H \rightarrow G \dots$?
* Labels:
* Top side $FE = 20.1\text{ ft}$.
* Left side structure: Vertical drop from $F$ is $3.1\text{ ft}$? No, label $3.1$ is near the top left corner.
* Label $4.1\text{ ft}$ is the vertical height of the bottom section?
* Label $3.0\text{ ft}$ is the horizontal depth of the cutout?
* Label $4.1\text{ ft}$ is on the right side too.
* Label $3.1\text{ ft}$ is on the right side top.
* It looks like a rectangle of width $20.1$ and height $(4.1 + 3.1) = 7.2$?
* With triangular "bites" taken out of the left and right sides?
* Let's check the shape. It looks like a hexagon $A-B-C-D-E-F$? No.
* Vertices: $A$ (bottom left), $B$ (bottom right).
* Right side: Goes up from $B$ to $C$? No, $B$ to some point, then in to $C$?
* Let's look at the dashed line. It spans the width $20.1$.
* The shape is symmetric.
* Central Rectangle part: Height is determined by the vertical segments labeled $4.1$? No, $4.1$ is the vertical leg of the triangle?
* Let's decompose it into a central rectangle and two triangles on the ends?
* Actually, it looks like a rectangle with two triangles removed from the sides.
* Total Width = $20.1$.
* Total Height = $4.1 + 3.1 = 7.2\text{ ft}$.
* The "cuts" are triangles.
* Left Cut: Base is the vertical side of height $?$. Depth is $3.0$.
* Let's look at the labels again.
* Left side: Top segment vertical is $3.1$. Bottom segment vertical is $4.1$. The gap between them is the base of the indented triangle.
* Wait, the dashed line is in the middle.
* The label $3.0\text{ ft}$ is the horizontal distance from the outer edge to the inner vertex $G$ (left) and $C$ (right)?
* Let's assume the shape is a large rectangle $20.1 \times 7.2$ MINUS two triangles.
* Triangle dimensions:
* Height (horizontal depth) = $3.0\text{ ft}$.
* Base (vertical span): The total height is $7.2$. The top straight part is $3.1$? No, $3.1$ is labeled on the top right vertical segment. $4.1$ is labeled on the bottom right vertical segment.
* So the vertical gap for the triangle base = Total Height - Top Part - Bottom Part?
* $7.2 - 3.1 - 4.1 = 0$? That means the triangles touch the top and bottom?
* If Top Part is $3.1$ and Bottom Part is $4.1$, sum is $7.2$. This implies the "indentation" starts immediately from the corners?
* No, looking at the diagram, there are vertical segments.
* Left side: Top vertical segment $F$ down to start of slope? Label $3.1$ is there.
* Bottom vertical segment $A$ up to start of slope? Label $4.1$ is there.
* So the base of the indented triangle is the remaining vertical space?
* But $3.1 + 4.1 = 7.2$. If total height is $7.2$, there is no space left for a vertical base.
* This implies the vertices of the indentation are the corners themselves? i.e., The side is just a zig-zag $F \rightarrow G \rightarrow A$?
* If so, the shape is defined by vertices $F, G, A, B, C, E$.
* Let's check the horizontal positions.
* Width $FE = 20.1$.
* Depth of $G$ and $C$ is $3.0$ from the side.
* So, Area = Area of bounding box - Area of two triangles?
* Bounding Box: Width $20.1$, Height $7.2$.
* Triangle 1 (Left): Base is vertical side $FA$? No, $F$ and $A$ are corners. The "base" of the removed triangle would be the segment connecting $F$ and $A$ if it were straight. But it's not.
* Actually, simpler view: The shape is composed of a central rectangle and two trapezoids? Or just calculate by subtraction.
* Area = (Area of Rectangle $20.1 \times 7.2$) - (Area of Left Triangle) - (Area of Right Triangle).
* Left Triangle: Base = Vertical distance between $F$ and $A$? No, $F$ and $A$ are the endpoints. The "base" of the removed triangle lies on the vertical line connecting $F$ and $A$. Length = $7.2$. Height = $3.0$.
* Wait, if the base is $7.2$, then the vertical segments labeled $3.1$ and $4.1$ wouldn't exist as straight vertical edges. They would be part of the triangle base.
* BUT the diagram shows vertical lines labeled $3.1$ and $4.1$. This means the indentation does NOT span the whole height.
* Contradiction: $3.1 + 4.1 = 7.2$. If the total height is $7.2$, and the top and bottom segments take up all the height, the "middle" segment for the triangle base has length $0$.
* Re-reading labels:
* Maybe $3.1$ is the height of the top part, and $4.1$ is the height of the bottom part, and there is a middle part?
* Or maybe $3.1$ and $4.1$ are the lengths of the slanted sides? No, they are next to vertical lines.
* Let's look at the right side. Top vertical segment $3.1$. Bottom vertical segment $4.1$.
* Is it possible the total height is NOT $7.2$?
* Maybe the $3.1$ and $4.1$ overlap? No.
* Maybe the label $3.0$ is not the depth?
* Let's look at the dashed line. It connects the inner vertices.
* Let's assume the standard interpretation: The shape is a rectangle with two triangular notches.
* If the notches don't span the full height, there must be a middle vertical segment. But there isn't one drawn.
* Alternative: The labels $3.1$ and $4.1$ refer to the vertical positions of the vertices?
* Let's assume the vertices are:
* Top-Left $F$.
* Inner-Left $G$.
* Bottom-Left $A$.
* The segment $FG$ is slanted? No, $F$ to some point is vertical?
* Diagram shows: From $F$, go down vertically (length $3.1$?). Then go diagonally to $G$? Then diagonally to $A$?
* No, it looks like $F \rightarrow$ (down) $\rightarrow$ (diagonal in) $\rightarrow G \rightarrow$ (diagonal out) $\rightarrow$ (down) $\rightarrow A$?
* Let's count segments on left:
1. Vertical down from $F$.
2. Diagonal to $G$.
3. Diagonal to ...?
* Actually, it looks like a single "V" cut. $F \rightarrow G \rightarrow A$.
* If it is $F \rightarrow G \rightarrow A$, then the vertical distance $F$ to $A$ is the sum of the vertical components of $FG$ and $GA$.
* If the cut is symmetric, and the total height is $H$.
* Why are there labels $3.1$ and $4.1$?
* Maybe $3.1$ is the vertical leg of the top triangle and $4.1$ is the vertical leg of the bottom triangle?
* If so, Total Height = $3.1 + 4.1 = 7.2$.
* And the horizontal depth is $3.0$.
* So, Area = Area of Rectangle ($20.1 \times 7.2$) MINUS Area of two triangles (Left and Right).
* Left Triangle Base (vertical) = $7.2$? No, the triangle is formed by the points $F, A$ and the inner point $G$?
* If the boundary is $F-G-A$, then the "removed" part is a triangle with base $FA$ (vertical, length $7.2$) and height $3.0$ (horizontal).
* Area Removed (Left) = $0.5 \times 7.2 \times 3.0 = 10.8$.
* Area Removed (Right) = $0.5 \times 7.2 \times 3.0 = 10.8$.
* Total Area = $(20.1 \times 7.2) - 10.8 - 10.8$.
* $20.1 \times 7.2 = 144.72$.
* $144.72 - 21.6 = 123.12\text{ sq ft}$.
* Let's check Perimeter.
* Perimeter = Top ($20.1$) + Bottom ($20.1$) + Left Slants ($FG + GA$) + Right Slants ($EC + CB$).
* We need the lengths of the slants.
* Left Slants: The triangle has height $3.0$ and base $7.2$. Is it isosceles?
* The diagram doesn't specify where $G$ is vertically.
* However, the labels $3.1$ and $4.1$ suggest asymmetry or specific segment lengths.
* If the vertical segments labeled $3.1$ and $4.1$ ARE the vertical projections of the slanted lines?
* i.e., Vertical drop of top slant = $3.1$. Vertical rise of bottom slant = $4.1$.
* Then Left Side consists of two segments:
1. Top slant: $\Delta y = 3.1$, $\Delta x = 3.0$. Length = $\sqrt{3.1^2 + 3.0^2}$.
2. Bottom slant: $\Delta y = 4.1$, $\Delta x = 3.0$. Length = $\sqrt{4.1^2 + 3.0^2}$.
* This fits the visual of a "notch" that doesn't necessarily hit the midline.
* So, Perimeter Left = $\sqrt{3.1^2 + 3.0^2} + \sqrt{4.1^2 + 3.0^2}$.
* Perimeter Right = Same (symmetric).
* Top = $20.1$. Bottom = $20.1$.
* Total Perimeter = $20.1 + 20.1 + 2 \times (\text{Left Slants})$.

Calculations for #4:
* Area:
* Method: Subtraction from bounding box.
* Bounding Box Width = $20.1$. Height = $3.1 + 4.1 = 7.2$.
* Area Box = $20.1 \times 7.2 = 144.72\text{ ft}^2$.
* Removed Area (Left): Triangle with base $7.2$ (vertical) and height $3.0$ (horizontal). Area = $0.5 \times 7.2 \times 3.0 = 10.8\text{ ft}^2$.
* Removed Area (Right): Same = $10.8\text{ ft}^2$.
* Total Area = $144.72 - 10.8 - 10.8 = 123.12\text{ ft}^2$.
* Perimeter:
* Top + Bottom = $20.1 + 20.1 = 40.2\text{ ft}$.
* Left Side Lengths:
* Top Slant: $\sqrt{3.1^2 + 3.0^2} = \sqrt{9.61 + 9.00} = \sqrt{18.61} \approx 4.314\text{ ft}$.
* Bottom Slant: $\sqrt{4.1^2 + 3.0^2} = \sqrt{16.81 + 9.00} = \sqrt{25.81} \approx 5.080\text{ ft}$.
* Total Left = $4.314 + 5.080 = 9.394\text{ ft}$.
* Right Side Lengths: Same as Left = $9.394\text{ ft}$.
* Total Perimeter = $40.2 + 9.394 + 9.394 = 58.988 \approx 58.99\text{ ft}$.

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5) Complex Polygon (Trapezoids/Triangles)


* Shape: Looks like a central rectangle/trapezoid with triangles on ends?
* Let's break it down.
* Top side $ED = 18.1\text{ km}$.
* Left side structure: $E$ to $F$? No, $E$ is top left?
* Vertices: $E$ (top left), $D$ (top right).
* $D$ to $C$? $C$ is bottom right?
* Let's trace: $E-D-C-B-A-F-E$?
* Labels:
* Top $ED = 18.1$.
* Right side: Vertical drop $11.1$? No, label $11.1$ is on the slanted side $DC$? Or vertical?
* There is a dashed line dropping from $D$ to $B$? Length $9.3$?
* There is a dashed line dropping from $E$ to $F$? No, $F$ is bottom left.
* Let's look at the "heights".
* Right side: Vertical segment labeled $9.3\text{ km}$? It's a dashed line. It represents the height of the right trapezoid/triangle part.
* Left side: Vertical segment labeled $9.0\text{ km}$? Dashed line.
* Bottom structure:
* Point $A$ is the bottom tip.
* $F$ to $G$? $G$ is on the bottom left?
* Labels on bottom left: $4.3\text{ km}$ (horizontal?), $12.1\text{ km}$ (slanted?).
* Labels on bottom right: $4.3\text{ km}$ (horizontal?), $12.1\text{ km}$ (slanted?).
* Center bottom: $A$ is tip.
* This shape looks like a central rectangle with two triangles on the bottom and two trapezoids on the sides?
* Let's try decomposition:
1. Central Rectangle:
* Width = Top side $ED = 18.1$?
* Wait, the side parts stick out?
* Let's look at the dashed lines.
* There is a rectangle in the middle?
* Vertices $E, D$ at top.
* Dashed lines go down from $E$ and $D$.
* Left dashed line length $9.0$. Right dashed line length $9.3$.
* This implies the shape is NOT a simple rectangle in the middle because heights differ.
* However, the top is flat ($ED$).
* The bottom is complex.
* Let's split into 3 vertical strips:
* Left Strip: A trapezoid or triangle?
* Top width? Unknown.
* Bottom width? $4.3$?
* Height? $9.0$?
* Slanted side $12.1$?
* Check Pythagoras: $\sqrt{9.0^2 + 4.3^2} = \sqrt{81 + 18.49} = \sqrt{99.49} \approx 9.97$. This is not $12.1$.
* So the $12.1$ side is not the hypotenuse of a right triangle with legs $9.0$ and $4.3$.
* Maybe $12.1$ is the slanted side $FA$?
* And $4.3$ is the horizontal distance from $F$ to the vertical line?
* Let's assume the shape is composed of:
* A central rectangle of width $W$ and height $H$?
* Two side trapezoids?
* A bottom triangle?
* Let's look at the labels again very carefully.
* Top: $18.1$.
* Right Side: Vertical dashed line $9.3$. Horizontal bottom part $4.3$. Slanted side $11.1$? No, $11.1$ is labeled on the upper slanted part?
* There is a label $11.1$ on the right upper slanted side $DC$?
* There is a label $11.1$ on the left upper slanted side $EF$?
* So, Top part is a trapezoid?
* Let's decompose horizontally:
* Top Part: An isosceles trapezoid?
* Top base $18.1$.
* Legs $11.1$.
* Height? Not given directly.
* Bottom Part:
* Triangle $ABC$?
* Height?
* Base?
* This is getting complicated. Let's try vertical decomposition again.
* Left Section:
* Top slanted side $11.1$.
* Bottom slanted side $12.1$.
* Horizontal width at bottom $4.3$?
* Vertical height of top part $9.0$? (Dashed line).
* If the left part is a polygon with vertices $E, F, A, \dots$
* Let's assume the dashed lines define a central rectangle.
* Central Rectangle Width = $18.1$? No, $18.1$ is the total top width.
* If the side pieces are attached to the sides of a central rectangle, then the top width of the central rectangle is less than $18.1$.
* But the lines $EF$ and $DC$ are slanted outward? Or inward?
* Diagram shows $E$ and $D$ are the widest points at the top? No, $F$ and $C$ are further out?
* Visually, $F$ is to the left of $E$. $C$ is to the right of $D$.
* So the shape widens towards the middle?
* Let's assume:
* Central Rectangle: Width $18.1$. Height?
* Left Wing: Attached to left side.
* Right Wing: Attached to right side.
* Bottom Tip: Attached to bottom.
* Actually, let's look at the dashed lines forming a rectangle in the middle.
* The dashed lines drop from $E$ and $D$.
* The distance between these dashed lines is likely the width of the central part.
* But $ED = 18.1$.
* The left wing has a horizontal span of $4.3$?
* The right wing has a horizontal span of $4.3$?
* If so, Total Width at bottom = $4.3 + 18.1 + 4.3 = 26.7$?
* But the bottom comes to a point $A$.
* Let's calculate Area by summing parts:
1. Central Rectangle:
* Width = $18.1$.
* Height = ? The dashed lines have lengths $9.0$ (left) and $9.3$ (right). This suggests the "shoulders" are at different heights. This makes a single central rectangle impossible unless the top is slanted, but $ED$ is horizontal.
* Contradiction: If $ED$ is horizontal and dashed lines are vertical, their lengths should be equal if they hit the same horizontal baseline. They hit different baselines?
* Left dashed line hits the line extending from $F$?
* Right dashed line hits the line extending from $C$?
* Let's assume the shape is symmetric despite the labels $9.0$ and $9.3$? $9.0$ vs $9.3$ is a big difference.
* Maybe $9.0$ is the height of the left trapezoid and $9.3$ is the height of the right trapezoid.
* Decomposition Strategy:
* Split into 3 vertical sections
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