Problem 203

Problem 203

Assume that one square formed by 4 dots equals 1 unit of area. Determine the area of the figure shown on the geoboard

area

 

area1

 

Solution

Total area = area ( part1+part2+part3+part4+part5+part6)

= \frac{1}{2}(1)(1)+\frac{1}{2}(2)(1)+(5)(2)+\frac{1}{2}(1)(1)+\frac{1}{2}(1)(1)+\frac{1}{2}(3)(1)

=0.5+1+10+0.5+0.5+3

=15.5 sq.units

 

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