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Riya splits an L-shape across, and Arjun splits the same L-shape down. Which statement is true?

Class 6Area of Combined ShapesMensuration
  • ARiya gets a bigger area
  • BArjun gets a bigger area
  • CThe area equals the perimeter
  • DBoth get the same total area

Step-by-Step Solution

Area is the space the shape covers. However you cut it into non-overlapping rectangles, the pieces still cover exactly the same space, so the total is the same.
Answer: D) Both get the same total area

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