Question

question 4 of 10
what is the area, measured in square centimeters, of the green shape
pictured below? do not include units in your answer.

Explanation:

Step1: Count full - squares

Count the number of full - squares in the green shape. There are 16 full - squares.

Step2: Combine half - squares

Notice that the half - squares can be combined. There are 8 half - squares which combine to 4 full - squares ($\frac{8}{2}=4$).

Step3: Calculate total area

Add the number of full - squares and the equivalent full - squares from half - squares. $16 + 4=20$.

Answer:

20