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