Question

Find the area of the figure
A)75in^2
B)70in^2
C)65in^2
D)80in^2

Answer 1

Answer: B, 70 inches.

Explanation:

Let's start slow and go shape by shape.

Based on the information we have, we know that the length for the rectangle is 8 inches by 7 inches. 8*7 = 56, so we have one of the answers.

Next, we do the triangle. Based on the information we have, we know that the triangle is 4 inches by 7 inches divided by 2. 4*7 = 28
`\frac {28}{2} = 14`

Adding 14 and 56, we got the answer to be B, 70 inches.