Area of Polygons Worksheet
Grade 11 Math worksheet focusing on calculating the area of various polygons including triangles, quadrilaterals, and irregular polygons, with real-world applications.
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Read each question carefully and calculate the area of the given polygons. Show all your work for full credit. Use appropriate units for your answers.
1. Find the area of the triangle below.
Area =
2. Calculate the area of a parallelogram with a base of 12.5 meters and a height of 7.2 meters.
3. The formula for the area of a trapezoid is A = , where b1 and b2 are the lengths of the parallel bases and h is the height.
4. A rhombus has diagonals of 10 cm and 24 cm. Its area is .
5. Which of the following is the correct formula for the area of a regular polygon with side length 's' and apothem 'a'?
A = n * s * a
A = (1/2) * n * s * a
A = n * a^2
A = (1/2) * s * a
6. A rectangular garden plot measures 15 meters by 8 meters. A triangular flower bed, with a base of 6 meters and a height of 4 meters, is located within the garden. What is the area of the garden that is NOT covered by the flower bed?
7. The area of a square can be calculated by squaring the length of one of its sides.
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