Question

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This diagram shows the measurements of a yard.
What is the area of the yard?
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Answer 1

Explanation:

we can break up the figure into 2 rectangles by extending the 8m side downward until it meets the bottom (see image)

Area of this rectangle = 10 * 2 =20 sq meters

Area of the other rectangle = 8 *2 = 16 sq meters

Total area = 36 sq meters