Question

Find the area of the shape

a. 60 cm^2
b. 23 cm^2
c. 50 cm^2
d. 58 cm^2
e. 40 cm^2

Answer 1

Answer: e. 40 cm²

Explanation:

We can break this shape up into two different rectangles. Then, we can use the formula for the area of a rectangle (A = LW) to solve. This leads us to the answer option e. 40 cm².

Given:

A = (LW) + (LW)

Substitute:

A = (5 cm * 6 cm) + ((10 cm - 5 cm) * 2 cm)

Multiply and subtract:

A = 30 cm² + (5 cm * 2 cm)

Multiply:

A = 30 cm² + 10 cm²

Add:

A = 40 cm²