(a)
Identify the equation is correct to find the value of total area.
(a)
Answer to Problem 79PFA
A
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Four options are given with 4 equations.
Concept Used:
The rectangle has 6 portions, in which 5 portions are shaded.
Now we can write the shaded portion out of six total portions =
Let the total are = A
Shaded portion =
According to the question the area shaded portion is 60 square units.
Calculation:
The equation:
Correct Option is A Thus, the correct Option is A
(b)
Find the area of the rectangle.
(b)
Answer to Problem 79PFA
Option C is correct.
Explanation of Solution
Given:
4 options of total area of the rectangle given:
Concept used:
The rectangle has 6 portions, in which 5 portions are shaded.
Now we can write the shaded portion out of six total portions =
Let the total are = A
Shaded portion =
According to the question the area shaded portion is 60 square units.
Calculation:
The equation:
Solve for A:
The area of the Rectangle is
Option C is correct.
Thus, the area of the Rectangle is
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