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Question 5

Diagram NOT accurately drawn

The diagram shows 4 small rectangles inside a large rectangle. The large rectangle is 12 cm by 9 cm. Each of the 4 small rectangles is 3 cm by 2 cm.

A hatched 12 cm by 9 cm rectangle containing four unshaded rectangles, each measuring 3 cm by 2 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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