Area of Composite Rectangles Game
To find the area of composite rectangles, often called composite figures or composite shapes we can break the complex shape into smaller, non-overlapping rectangles, calculate the area of each small rectangle, and then add them up. Scroll down the page for a more detailed explanation.
 
This game generates a random L-shape and displays four key dimensions that require you to calculate the two missing side lengths before finding the total area. If you give a wrong answer, the game will give you the right answer.
 
Area of Composite Rectangles (L-Shape)
Area of Composite Rectangles (U-Shape)
 

Composite Area Challenge

Find the total area of the figure below. Assume all angles are $90^\circ$.

Score:

0 / 0

Area = Check Area

Next Problem Restart Game

 

How to Play the Area of Composite Rectangles Game
In this game, you need to find the area of a L-shape figure that consists of two non-overlapping rectangles. The game generates problems where you must find the area of the composite shapes.
Here’s how to play:

1. Find the Area: Find the missing dimensions and calculate the area.
   
2. Enter Your Answer: Type your answer for the total area.
   
3. Check Your Work: Click the Check button (or press the Enter key). The game will tell you if you’re correct. If you are wrong, you will be shown the correct answer.
   
4. Get a New Problem: Click the Next Problem button (or press Enter again) for a new problem.
   Your score is tracked at the top, showing how many you’ve gotten right out of the total you’ve tried.
5. Restart Game Click “Restart Game” to restart the game.
    
   

The Area of Composite Rectangles
Steps:

1. Decompose the Figure: Draw one or more straight lines to divide the composite shape into simple, separate rectangles. For an L-shaped figure, you typically draw one line to form two rectangles.
   
2. Determine Missing Dimensions: Use the dimensions provided on the original figure to find the lengths and widths of your new, smaller rectangles.
   Example: If the total width is 10 and the bottom segment of the L-shape is 4, the top segment’s width must be 10 - 4 = 6.
   
3. Calculate Individual Areas: Use the standard area formula (Area = length × width) for each small rectangle you created.
   
4. Find the Total Area: Add the areas of all the smaller rectangles together.
    
   

The video gives a clear, step-by-step approach to find the area of a composite figure.

• Show Video

 

Check out our most popular games!

We welcome your feedback, comments and questions about this site or page. Please submit your feedback or enquiries via our Feedback page.