Find the Combined Shapes

Hi there, shape mixer!

It’s time to combine some shapes with the magical powers of our minds!

This type of question is laid out like an addition sum in maths.

Look at the two shapes below:

Use your magical, shape-moving minds to imagine these two shapes combining together.

How many different ways can you think of them combining together?

Look at the options below:

Which of these options can be made by combining our two shapes together?

We need to focus on one of our original shapes at a time and see whether it has remained the same type and size in our combined options.

Let’s start with the square.

Which options show exactly the same square?

Options a and b do!

Which options show exactly the same triangle?

Options a and c do.

The only option which shows both the same square and the same triangle is option a.

This makes option a our correct answer.

Let’s look at another two shapes to check we understand the process here:

Which of the options below can be made by combining the two shapes above?

An important fact to know is that the shapes are allowed to overlap.

Here are our options:

Let’s start by finding the options which have the same circle from our original shapes.

Both options a and b have the correct circle.

Which options have the same-sized rectangle?

Options b and c do!

This makes option b our correct answer, as it uses both the matching circle and rectangle.

It’s now your turn to go on the hunt for combined shapes.

Top tip! Remember to check that both of the original shapes remain the same size and type in the combined shape.

Good luck, shape mixer!