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The grid has equal rows of squares. How many squares are in the wide section? How many are in the narrow section? Use both parts to find the total.
Hints
- Count rows and the columns of each section.
- You can multiply for each part instead of counting every square.
- The two parts cover the whole grid without overlap.
Solution
1. There are \(3\) rows. The wide section has \(10\) columns and the narrow section has \(4\) columns.
2. The wide section contains \(3\times10=30\) squares, and the narrow section has \(3\times4=12\) squares.
3. Together, \(3\times14=30+12=42\) squares.
Answer
Wide section: \(30\); narrow section: \(12\); total: \(3\times14=42\).
