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Question 13

Diagram NOT accurately drawn

The diagram shows 2 small rectangles inside a large rectangle. The large rectangle is 15 cm by 10 cm. Each of the 2 small rectangles is 6 cm by 4 cm.

A hatched large rectangle measuring 15 cm by 10 cm containing two unshaded rectangles, each measuring 6 cm by 4 cm.

Work out the area of the region shown shaded in the diagram.

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Area of Compound Shapes Questions

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Practise Edexcel GCSE Maths Area of Compound Shapes with exam-style questions for Foundation and Higher tier. 35 questions, matched to the Edexcel GCSE Maths (1MA1) specification and written in Paper 1, Paper 2 and Paper 3 style. Every question includes a full worked solution and mark scheme, so you can see where marks are awarded rather than just whether you got the answer right.

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