Answer:
(24) + (20) + (8) = 52 ft^2
Explanation:
This figure is a compound of 3 rectangles that can be split up like in my attached picture.
The top, horizontal rectangle is 8x3 = 24 sq ft.
The bottom, almost square rectangle is 4x5 = 20 sq ft.
The middle rectangle has a height of 4 feet and a width of (8-6) = 2 feet.
So, its area is 4x2= 8 sq ft.
The compound figure is the sum of all of these areas:
24 + 20 + 8 = 52
The area of the compound figure is 52 sq ft.