Finding The Perimeter Of Compound Shapes

Try finding the perimeter yourself!

Finding The Perimeter Of Compound Shapes. Now watch this video from gcsepod which shows examples of how to calculate the area and the perimeter of different compound shapes. This area worksheet will produce problems for finding the area of compound shapes that are comprised of adding regions of simple figures.

Sixth Grade Lesson Area Of Compound Shapes Betterlesson
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To find the length of the red side,look at the numbers in orange boxes. You can select the types of figures used and the units of measurement. The problems include measurements in cm and m so children need to use the appropriate unit of measurement for their answers.

We illustrate this method with an example.

We will be looking at compound shapes made specifically out of two combined rectangles. The area of a compound shape is found by splitting the shape into sections and then finding separate areas, before adding these areas together. Now watch this video from gcsepod which shows examples of how to calculate the area and the perimeter of different compound shapes. Calculating perimeter of irregular polygons.