Answer: 72.5 cm²
Explanation:
We will break the shape up into two parts and then add them together. First the rectangle, then the triangle.
The area of a rectangle can be found with A = LW.
A = LW
A = (12)(5)
A = 60 cm²
The area of a triangle can be found with A = (BH)/2
A = (BH)/2
A = ((5)(5))/2
A = 12.5 cm²
Next, we will add them together for our final answer.
60 cm² + 12.5 cm² = 72.5 cm²