Question

Find the area of the figure. (Sides meet at right angles.)

8 ft
5 ft
5 ft
3 ft
13 ft
5 ft
5 ft
8 ft

Answer 1

89

Explanation:

cut the figure in half horizontally and it become 2 square and 1 rectangle

square area: 5x5=25

2 square have the same area: 25x2=50

rectangle width=8-5=3

rectangle area: 3x13=39

whole figure area: 50+39=89

Answer 2

89

Explanation:

rectangle 1:5*8=40

small square:3*3=9

rectangle 2: 5*8=40

add them all and you get 89!