Answer:
81 sq units.
Step-by-step explanation:
Given that Triangles DOG, ION and IDO are congruent and isosceles.
Let Sides NO = IO = DO = GO = [tex]x[/tex] units
Let the sides of squares FLIN, DIES and DRAG = [tex]a[/tex] units
So, NF = FL = LI = NI = IE = ES = SD = DI = DR = RA = AG = GD = [tex]a[/tex] units
Given that perimeter of each of Triangles DOG, ION and IDO = 55 units
Sum of sides of triangle = [tex]2x+a=55 ...... (1)[/tex]
and Perimeter of 11 sided polygon DRAGONFLIES = 127 units
The perimeter of the polygon includes the sides (only outer sides are included):
DR, RA, AG, GO, ON, NF, FL, LI, IE, ES and SD
[tex]2x+9a = 127......(2)[/tex]
Solving equations (2) and (1) by subtracting (1) from equation (2):
[tex]8a = 72\\\Rightarrow a = 9 units[/tex]
Area of a square DRAG = [tex]Side^2[/tex] = [tex]9^2 = \bold{81\ sq\ units}[/tex]
