Anton Ego's answer to Marc's Primary 5 Maths Area & Volume Singapore question.

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Anton Ego
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J
J
4 years ago
You have to subtract two triangles instead of only 1.
J
J
4 years ago
The folded part is covering an area equal to itself. So the area of the shaded parts cannot include that covered area.
Anton Ego
Anton Ego
4 years ago
Yes, mistake
Marc
Marc
4 years ago
Y
J
J
4 years ago
Trying unfolding the paper back. You'll see that the unshaded part is of two triangles.