Answer:
36 cm^2
Explanation:
- Work out the area of the shaded part of this shape in cm²
rectangle area = L x W
triangle area = b x h : 2
shaded part area = rectangle area - triangle area
8 x 5 - 2 x 4 : 2 = (remember PEMDAS)
40 - 8 : 2 =
40 - 4 =
36 cm^2