Question

Find the square meters

Answer 1

17 square meters

Explanation:

Begin by finding the area of the whole rectangle without the cut out. The area is A = l*w = 4*5 = 20.

Now find the area of the cut out and subtract it from 20.

A = l*w = 3*1 = 3

20 -3 = 17

The area of the figure is 17.