Jambmaths question:
In the figure above, |CD| is the base of the triangle CDE. Find the area of the figure to the nearest whole number.
Option A:
56 cm2
Option B:
24 cm2
Option C:
42 cm2
Option D:
34 cm2
Jamb Maths Solution:
Area of rectangle ABCD = 7cm × 4cm =28cm2
Area of triangle CDE = ½ × 4cm × 3cm = 6cm2
Area of figure = 28cm2 +6cm2 = 34cm2
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