Diagram NOT accurately drawn
The diagram shows 3 small rectangles inside a large rectangle. The large rectangle is 10 cm by 8 cm. Each of the 3 small rectangles is 4 cm by 2 cm.
Work out the area of the region shown shaded in the diagram.
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.