Math Problem Statement

Hint: NOT 89.78

Calculate the shaded area of a shape made up of a rectangle with a triangular cutout.

Solution

To find the shaded area of the figure, let’s analyze and break it down into simpler shapes.

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. Calculate the Area of the Entire Rectangle:

    • The dimensions of the rectangle are given as 11m11 \, \text{m} (width) and 9.9m9.9 \, \text{m} (height).
    • The area of the rectangle ArectA_{\text{rect}} is: Arect=11×9.9=108.9m2A_{\text{rect}} = 11 \times 9.9 = 108.9 \, \text{m}^2
  2. Calculate the Area of the Triangular Cutout:

    • The triangular cutout has a base of 8.5m8.5 \, \text{m} and a height of 4.5m4.5 \, \text{m} (since 9.95.4=4.59.9 - 5.4 = 4.5).
    • The area of the triangle AtriangleA_{\text{triangle}} is: Atriangle=12×8.5×4.5=19.125m2A_{\text{triangle}} = \frac{1}{2} \times 8.5 \times 4.5 = 19.125 \, \text{m}^2
  3. Calculate the Shaded Area:

    • To find the shaded area, subtract the area of the triangle from the area of the rectangle: Ashaded=ArectAtriangle=108.919.125=89.775m2A_{\text{shaded}} = A_{\text{rect}} - A_{\text{triangle}} = 108.9 - 19.125 = 89.775 \, \text{m}^2

Answer

The shaded area is approximately: Shaded Area=89.775m2\text{Shaded Area} = 89.775 \, \text{m}^2

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Here are 5 related questions to deepen your understanding:

  1. How would you calculate the area if the triangle's height or base was different?
  2. What if the shape cut out was a semicircle instead of a triangle?
  3. How can we find the perimeter of the shaded region?
  4. How would this calculation change if the figure was not a right triangle?
  5. Can we solve this problem using coordinate geometry?

Tip: When breaking down a shape, always verify each dimension carefully to avoid calculation errors.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Area Calculation

Formulas

Area of a Rectangle: A = width × height
Area of a Triangle: A = 0.5 × base × height

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 7-10