Answer:
A = 8 in.² + 12 in.²
A = (8 + 12) in.²
Explanation:
To find the area of this object, divide it into recognizable shapes.
The first/top part could be divided into a semicircle, the second/bottom into a triangle.
Calculate the area of each of these separately and then add the two results together to find the overall area.
Area of the semicircle:
Use the area of the circle formula, which is: A = r²
However, since this formula will account for the area of a <em>full circle</em>, you will need to divide your answer by 2 at the end, hence finding the area of one half of a circle, a.k.a. a <em>semicircle</em>.
A = (4)² <em>Sub in value</em>
A = 16
A = 8 in.² <em>Divide 16 by 2 to find area of semicircle of same radius</em>
Area of the triangle:
Use the area of the triangle formula, which is: A = bh
You can work on finding the area of one triangle first, the one on the right.
You already have the values for b (base) and h (perpendicular height).
These can be found by visually flipping the triangle upside down.
Now, the value for b is 4 inches, and the value for h is 3. Use these in your formula.
A = (4)(3) <em>Sub in values</em>
A = 6 in.²
You have found the area of the triangle on the right, however - there is still a triangle on the left. Therefore, multiply your answer by 2 and find the combined area of these two triangles.
A = 12 in.²
Area of the composite figure:
A = 8 in.² + 12 in.²
A = (8 + 12) in.²