There are 10 squares contained in this shape. The area of the shape is 10 cm 2. The area of each square is 1 cm 2. There are 12 squares contained in this rectangle. The area of the rectangle is 12 ...

To calculate the area of a composite shape you must divide the shape into rectangles, triangles or other shapes you can find the area of and then add the areas back together. You may have to ...