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General Information
Related Benchmark: MA.6.G.4.2
Reporting Category: Geometry
Type: MC: Multiple Choice
Difficulty: N/A
Question:
Dana plans to paint the front face of her doghouse, as shown by the shaded region below. The face is rectangular in shape, with 2 congruent rectangular doorways cut out.

Doghouse Diagram

Dana needs to calculate the area of the shaded region to be painted so she can purchase the correct amount of paint. What is the area of the shaded region of her doghouse that needs to be painted?

Answer Options:
A. 5 square feet
B. 10 square feet
C. 10.5 square feet
D. 12.5 square feet
Answer Key:
B
Item Context:
Mathematics