Answer:
Divide the shape in two pieces:
A rectangle and a triangle
Find area of rectangle:
A=length*width=5*4=20m^2
Find area of triangle:
base of triangle=5-2=3m
height of triangle=8-4=4m
Area=(1/2)*base*height
=(1/2)(4)(3)=6m^2
Total area=6+20=26m^2
Hope it helps!