
Diagram NOT accurately drawn
The diagram shows a rectangle inside a triangle. The triangle has a base of 12 cm and a height of 10 cm. The rectangle is 5 cm by 3 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.