Percent of a number: word problems
Percent of a number: word problems
What you'll learn
- Identify the different basic geometric shapes (squares, rectangles, triangles, circles, semi-circles) that compose a given compound figure with 100% accuracy.
- Calculate the area of each individual basic geometric shape within a compound figure using appropriate formulas with at least 80% accuracy.
- Solve for the total area of a compound figure by applying the principles of addition and subtraction of individual areas, demonstrating the correct method in at least 4 out of 5 problems.
- Explain the process of decomposing a complex, irregular shape into simpler geometric figures in order to determine its area, justifying each step with reference to geometric principles.
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Percent of a number: word problems is a Grade 7 Mathematics lesson on ExcelOS.
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You'll be able to: Identify the different basic geometric shapes (squares, rectangles, triangles, circles, semi-circles) that compose a given compound figure with 100% accuracy; Calculate the area of each individual basic geometric shape within a….
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