Question

Find the area of this composite figure.

Answer 1

Answer: 40

Explanation:

Area of a rectangle: Area = Length x Width

Have to look at it in two different rectangles and add up the areas.

• 8 x 4 = 32

• 2 x 4 = 8

• 32 + 8 = 40

• Area of the figure is 40!

Answer 2

Explanation: