Two Shapes & Printer Ink
If I print this page which shape will require more yellow ink?
Estimate first making a note of your decision and how you made it.
How has this shape been created?
How would you get a reliable calculation for the area that needs yellow ink?
Create shapes of your own that look good.
Challenge yourself to calculate their areas.
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