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What area formulae are provided in the GCSE maths exam?

None - must learn them all

What is the formula for the area of a rectangle?

A=lwA = lw

How does a triangle's area relate to a rectangle with the same base and height?

Triangle is exactly half

What is the correct area formula for a triangle?

A=12bhA = \frac{1}{2}bh

What must you always use when calculating triangle area?

The vertical height

What is the area formula for a parallelogram?

A=bhA = bh

What is the formula for trapezium area?

A=12(a+b)hA = \frac{1}{2}(a + b)h

If lengths are in metres, what units will the area be in?

square metres (m²)

What is the area of a triangle with base 9 cm and vertical height 6 cm?

27 cm²

What is the area of a trapezium with parallel sides 2 m and 5 m, and height 3 m?

10.5 m²

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