Activity 5.6 V Which Ways Work for These Figures? Here are some of the methods we have used to figure out areas: Area Methods Cut-Up Cut up the figure into smaller parts whose areas are easy to figure. Take-Away Find the enclosing area; take away the area of the outside part. Julie's Way. Divide the area completely into small triangles Count. Divide by 2. (b x 4). Multiply the base and height together and divide by 2. bxh Multiply the base and height together. For each figure shown, consider which area methods will work. Under the letter denoting each figure, mark an x to indicate those methods which work. b Cut-Up Take-Away Julie's Way (b x h) (b x h)