Solving area problems (AQA GCSE Maths): Quizzes
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What are composite shapes made up of?
What are composite shapes made up of?
Simpler shapes like rectangles
What is the key approach for finding the area of composite shapes?
What is the key approach for finding the area of composite shapes?
Split into recognisable parts
When should you use the subtraction method?
When should you use the subtraction method?
For shapes with cutouts or holes
What is the formula for the addition method?
What is the formula for the addition method?
What is the formula for the subtraction method?
What is the formula for the subtraction method?
If a length is m and part of it is m, what is the missing length?
If a length is m and part of it is m, what is the missing length?
m
Which keyword suggests you need to find area (not perimeter)?
Which keyword suggests you need to find area (not perimeter)?
Cover
Which keyword suggests you need to find perimeter (not area)?
Which keyword suggests you need to find perimeter (not area)?
Fence
Why shouldn't you measure diagrams with a ruler in exams?
Why shouldn't you measure diagrams with a ruler in exams?
They are not drawn to scale
What must you do first before calculating areas of composite shapes?
What must you do first before calculating areas of composite shapes?
Find missing lengths