Solving area problems (Edexcel GCSE Maths): Quizzes

Shapes made of several simpler shapes

When shape is made of separate parts

When a shape has a section cut out

$\text{length} \times \text{width}$

$\frac{1}{2} \times \text{base} \times \text{height}$

Finding missing lengths first

Decide if you need area or perimeter

Diagrams aren't drawn to scale

Square units like $m^2$ or $cm^2$

Mixing up area and perimeter

Draw dotted lines into simpler shapes

Write them on your diagram