Answer:
33 3/4 ft²
Explanation:
The figure comprises of a square with side of 4 1/2 ft and two parallelograms with base of 4 1/2 ft and height of 1 1/2 ft
Total area is:
(4 1/2)² + 2(4 1/2)( 1 1/2) =
(4 1/2)( 4 1/2 + 2(1 1/2)) =
9/2(9/2 + 3) =
9/2(15/2) =
135/4 =
33 3/4 ft²