Edexcel IGCSE Math A 4.9 mensuration of 2D shapes

Use this mensuration page to calculate perimeters, areas, circle circumferences and sectors, including shapes built from rectangles, triangles and circles.

Exam points

Calculate perimeters of rectangles, compound shapes and shapes drawn on grids.
Find areas of triangles, rectangles, trapezia and compound shapes from diagrams.
Use circle formulae for circumference, area, sectors or shaded regions.

Covered syllabus points

4.9.A Measurements within the metric system 4.9.B Perimeters of triangles and rectangles 4.9.C Areas of triangles and rectangles 4.9.D The area of parallelograms and trapezia 4.9.E Circumferences and areas of circles using relevant

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Change 3.6 metres into centimetres.
cm

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Figure for Question 4.9 Mensuration of 2D shapes question 2 — Edexcel IGCSE Math A Foundation

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Work out the perimeter of shape L cm

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Work out the area of shape L $\mathrm{cm}^{2}$

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Final answer:
$8\text{ cm}^2$

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4.9 Mensuration of 2D shapes question 1

4.9 Mensuration of 2D shapes question 2

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