Answer:
Area of composite figure = 216 cm²
Hence, option A is correct.
Explanation:
The composite figure consists of two figures.
1) Rectangle
2) Right-angled Triangle
We need to determine the area of the composite figure, so we need to find the area of an individual figure.
Determining the area of the rectangle:
Given
Length l = 14 cm
Width w = 12 cm
Using the formula to determine the area of the rectangle:
A = wl
substituting l = 14 and w = 12
A = (12)(14)
A = 168 cm²
Determining the area of the right-triangle:
Given
Base b = 8 cm
Height h = 12 cm
Using the formula to determine the area of the right-triangle:
A = 1/2 × b × h
A = 1/2 × 8 × 12
A = 4 × 12
A = 48 cm²
Thus, the area of the figure is:
Area of composite figure = Rectangle Area + Right-triangle Area
= 168 cm² + 48 cm²
= 216 cm²
Therefore,
Area of composite figure = 216 cm²
Hence, option A is correct.