Area, SM-Bank 070

A swimming pool is shaped like a hexagon.

The dimensions are given from the top view of the swimming pool.

What is the total area of the swimming pool in square metres? (2 marks)

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\(27\ \text{m}^2\)

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\(\text{Pool area}\)	\(=\text{Area of rectangle}+2\times \text{Area of triangle}\)
	\(=(3\times 4)+2\times\bigg(\dfrac{1}{2}\times 3\times 5\bigg)\)
	\(=12+15\)
	\(=27\ \text{m}^2\)