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2019

Mathematics

JAMB

In the figure above, |CD| is the base of the triangle CDE. Find the area of the figure to the nearest whole number.

A.

56 cm2

B.

24 cm2

C.

42 cm2

D.

34 cm2

Correct Answer: 34 cm2

Explanation

Area of rectangle ABCD = length x breadth = 7 x 4 = 28 cm2 Area of triangle CDE = 1/2 base x height = 1/2 × 3 × 4 = 6 cm2 Area of the figure = 28 cm2 + 6 cm2 = 34 cm2

Area of rectangle ABCD = length x breadth = 7 x 4 = 28 cm2 Area of triangle CDE = 1/2 base x height = 1/2 × 3 × 4 = 6 cm2 Area of the figure = 28 cm2 + 6 cm2 = 34 cm2
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