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4MA1/2F Jan 2020, Question 3: Perimeter and Area of a Rectangle

Pearson Edexcel International GCSE Mathematics A 4MA1 · Paper 2F (Foundation) · Calculator · 3 marks

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The question, in short

A rectangle is built from 12 identical square tiles, each with perimeter 20 cm. Work out the area of the whole rectangle.

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Solution · 3 marks

  1. 1Each tile side = 20 ÷ 4 = 5 cm
  2. 2The rectangle is 4 tiles by 3 tiles: 20 cm by 15 cm
  3. 3Area = 20 × 15 = 300 cm²

Answer300

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