<p>The figure below is made up of small rectangles each of length $a$cm and breadth $b$ cm. </p>
<p>Calculate in terms of $a$ and $b$, the area of the region not enclosed by $ABCD$.</p>
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The figure below is made up of small rectangles each of length $a$cm and breadth $b$ cm. 

Calculate in terms of $a$ and $b$, the area of the region not enclosed by $ABCD$.

Area of a Diamond-Shaped Region Within a Rectangular Grid

Area of a Diamond-Shaped Region Within a Rectangular Grid

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