Question

Work out the shaded area​

Answer 1

Answer:

70 ${cm}^{2}$

Step-by-step explanation:

Shaded area:

Area of big rectangle - Area of small rectangle

$= 10 \times 12 - (10 - 5) \times (12 - 2)$

Calculate the difference

$= 10 \times 12 - 5 \times 10$

Calculate the product

$= 120 - 50$

Calculate the difference

$= 70 \: {cm}^{2}$

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