The figure below consists of 2 identical squares, 3 identical semicircles and 3 identical rectangles. If π = 3.14, find the area of the figure.
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18.71 square units
Steve · 19 January 2012, 18:42 · #
Yes, 18.71 is correct but the correct unit should be square inches, since the diagram specified the length in inches. :-)
Jimmy · 22 January 2012, 04:08 · #
Correct answer is 32.84 square inches
Rob · 2 April 2012, 04:45 · #
The correct answer is 18.71
Rob · 2 April 2012, 04:47 · #