Question

1. to calculate the area of a compound shape, you should:

a. use the formula for a complex
b. estimate the area without calculation
c. multiply its perimeter by the apothem
d. divide it into simpler shapes and sum their areas

Explanation:

To calculate the area of a compound shape, we break it into basic shapes (like rectangles, triangles, etc.). Then, we use the area formulas for these basic shapes and sum the results. This method is systematic and accurate. Options A (no single formula for all complex shapes), B (estimation is not calculation), and C (formula for regular polygons' area, not compound shapes) are incorrect.

Answer:

D. Divide it into simpler shapes and sum their areas