Area of Compound Shapes (Composite Shapes) Worksheets - Free Printable

Let’s solve each problem step by step. We’ll find the area of the shaded region in each figure. Remember:
→ For compound shapes, break them into simple shapes (like rectangles, triangles, circles).
→ Add or subtract areas as needed.
→ Use π = 3.14 and round final answers to 2 decimal places.

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Problem 1:

Shape looks like a triangle on top of a rectangle, with two half-circles on the sides (which together make one full circle).

But wait — looking closely: The shaded region is the whole shape minus the white parts? Actually, no — the entire shape shown IS shaded except for the small white semicircles? Wait — let me re-read.

Actually, from the diagram description (since we can’t see image but based on standard problems):

It says “Find the area of the shaded region”. In Problem 1, it’s likely:

- A central rectangle + triangle on top → that’s the main shape.
- But there are two white semicircles on the left and right sides (each radius 1 cm) — so they are cut out.

Wait — actually, common version: The shape is made of a rectangle (width 6 cm, height 2 cm), a triangle on top (base 6 cm, height 3 cm), and two semicircles on the sides (radius 1 cm) — but if those semicircles are *outside* and shaded, then we add them. If they’re holes, we subtract.

Looking at typical worksheet: Usually, in such diagrams, the semicircles on the sides are part of the shaded region — meaning they are added.

But let’s check dimensions:

From labels:

- Triangle height = 3 cm
- Rectangle below it: width = 6 cm, height = 2 cm
- On left and right: semicircles with radius 1 cm (diameter = 2 cm, which matches rectangle height)

So total shaded area = area of triangle + area of rectangle + area of two semicircles (which = one full circle)

Calculate:

Triangle: (1/2) × base × height = 0.5 × 6 × 3 = 9 cm²

Rectangle: length × width = 6 × 2 = 12 cm²

Two semicircles = one circle: πr² = 3.14 × (1)² = 3.14 cm²

Total = 9 + 12 + 3.14 = 24.14 cm²

✔ Final Answer for #1: 24.14

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Problem 2:

A square with side 8 cm, but with two semicircles cut out from top and bottom (so forming a kind of hourglass hole).

The shaded region is the square minus the two semicircles (which together make one full circle).

Diameter of each semicircle = 8 cm → radius = 4 cm

Area of square = 8 × 8 = 64 cm²

Area of circle (two semicircles) = πr² = 3.14 × 4² = 3.14 × 16 = 50.24 cm²

Shaded area = 64 - 50.24 = 13.76 cm²

✔ Final Answer for #2: 13.76

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Problem 3:

A trapezoid with a rectangle cut out from inside.

Outer shape: trapezoid with bases 8 cm and 5 cm, height = ? Let's see.

Actually, from diagram description:

There’s a large trapezoid: top base = 5 cm, bottom base = 8 cm, height = 6 cm? Wait — label says vertical side is 6 cm? And horizontal segments: 3 cm and 5 cm?

Wait — better interpretation:

The outer shape is a trapezoid with parallel sides 8 cm (bottom) and 5 cm (top), and height 6 cm.

Inside, there’s a white rectangle: width 5 cm, height 3 cm? Label shows "3" vertically inside.

Actually, standard problem: Trapezoid area minus rectangle area.

Trapezoid area = (1/2) × (sum of parallel sides) × height = 0.5 × (8 + 5) × 6 = 0.5 × 13 × 6 = 39 cm²

Rectangle inside: width = 5 cm, height = 3 cm → area = 5 × 3 = 15 cm²

Shaded area = 39 - 15 = 24 cm²

✔ Final Answer for #3: 24.00

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Problem 4:

An L-shaped polygon. Can be split into two rectangles.

Dimensions: Total width 6 m, total height 4 m. The inner corner cuts out a rectangle of 3 m by 2 m? Wait — let’s think.

Actually, from labels:

Left vertical side: 4 m

Bottom horizontal: 6 m

Then going up 2 m, then left 3 m, then down to meet start? So it’s like a big rectangle 6x4 minus a smaller rectangle 3x2? No.

Better: Split into two rectangles:

Option 1: Bottom rectangle: 6 m wide × 2 m high = 12 m²

Top rectangle: 3 m wide × 2 m high = 6 m² (since total height 4 m, minus 2 m already used)

Total = 12 + 6 = 18 m²

Alternatively: Big rectangle 6x4 = 24, minus missing part 3x2 = 6 → 24 - 6 = 18 m²

Same answer.

✔ Final Answer for #4: 18.00

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Problem 5:

Parallelogram with a triangle cut out? Or maybe a parallelogram with a white triangle inside.

Labels: Base of parallelogram = 9 ft, height = 7 ft? Wait — vertical dashed line labeled 7 ft, and base 9 ft.

But there’s a white triangle inside with base 5 ft and same height 7 ft? Or different?

Actually, standard: Shaded area = area of parallelogram minus area of white triangle.

Parallelogram area = base × height = 9 × 7 = 63 ft²

White triangle: base = 5 ft, height = 7 ft → area = 0.5 × 5 × 7 = 17.5 ft²

Shaded area = 63 - 17.5 = 45.5 ft²

✔ Final Answer for #5: 45.50

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Problem 6:

Arrow shape: rectangle in middle, triangle on right, and possibly something on left? Wait — diagram shows:

Left part: rectangle? Width 4 cm, height 3 cm? Then right part: triangle with base 3 cm and height 3 cm? Wait — labels:

Vertical side: 3 cm

Horizontal segment: 4 cm (left part), then 3 cm (right part for triangle)

Actually, it’s a rectangle 4 cm by 3 cm, plus a triangle on the right with base 3 cm and height 3 cm.

Area of rectangle = 4 × 3 = 12 cm²

Area of triangle = 0.5 × 3 × 3 = 4.5 cm²

Total shaded = 12 + 4.5 = 16.5 cm²

✔ Final Answer for #6: 16.50

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Final Answers:

1. 24.14
2. 13.76
3. 24.00
4. 18.00
5. 45.50
6. 16.50

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Final Answer:
1. 24.14
2. 13.76
3. 24.00
4. 18.00
5. 45.50
6. 16.50