Vocabulary

Composite figure - a shape composed of a combination of other shapes

Concepts

Determining the two solids that form a composite figure.

Rules

1. Visualize how the composite figure can be separated into two or more figures along with one of the faces.
2. Select the correct figures and move them into the answer box.

Example

Determine which two solids can be combined to form the composite figure given.

Drag your selections into the answer box. If the same solid is used more than once, drag its name into the box as often as needed.

Solution

The composite figure can be separated into a square pyramid and a cube, like this:

Pre-requisite Skills

Areas of Composite Figures (7.9.2)

Volume of Prisms (7.9.3)

Volume of Pyramids (7.9.4)