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Standard 3.0 Knowledge of Measurement

Topic C. Applications in Measurement

Indicator 1. Estimate and apply measurement formulas

Objective c. Estimate and determine the area of a composite figure

Assessment limit: Use composite figures with no more than four polygons (triangles or rectangles) and whole number dimensions (0 – 500)

Selected Response Item

A diagram of Marty's yard is shown below.

Note: The figure is not drawn to scale.

What is the area, in square yards, of Marty's yard?

  1. 106 square yards
  2. 112 square yards
  3. 130 square yards
  4. 136 square yards
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Correct Answer:
C
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