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We count <math>3 \cdot 3=9</math> unit squares in the middle, and <math>4</math> small triangles each with an area of <math>1</math>. Thus, the answer is <math>9+4=\boxed{\textbf{(C) } 13}</math> | We count <math>3 \cdot 3=9</math> unit squares in the middle, and <math>4</math> small triangles each with an area of <math>1</math>. Thus, the answer is <math>9+4=\boxed{\textbf{(C) } 13}</math> | ||
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+ | We count the half squares and count 8 of them, then count the middle 9 squares and you will count 6 of them, thus, <math>8+6=\boxed{\textbf{(C) } 13}</math> | ||
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[hide]Problem 4
The twelve-sided figure shown has been drawn on graph paper. What is the area of the figure in ?
Solution
We count unit squares in the middle, and small triangles each with an area of . Thus, the answer is
Solution
We count the half squares and count 8 of them, then count the middle 9 squares and you will count 6 of them, thus,
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