Question

comparing the areas of two composite figures

isla says the areas of the two shaded regions are equal. clara says the shaded region in the first figure has a larger area. who is correct?

○ isla is correct because each figure subtracts an equal area from the area of the square.

○ isla is correct because it is the sum of the area of the circle and the area of the square.

○ clara is correct because the area of the circle is less than that of the two semicircles.

○ clara is correct because the area of the two semicircles is less than that of the circle.

Explanation:

Answer:

A. Isla is correct because each figure subtracts an equal area from the area of the square.