Answer: Total area = 63.2 square cm
The area of the figure can be calcuated as follows
Total area = area of a rectangle + area of a triangle + area of a rectangle
Rectangle 1
Length = 7.2cm
Width = 6 cm
Area of rectangle 1 = 7.2 x 6
Area of rectangle 1 = 43.2 square cm
Area of triangle = 1/2 base x height
Base = 4cm
Height = (7.2 - 2.8) cm
Height = 4.4 cm
Area of triangle = 1/2 x 4 x 4.4
Area of triangle = 2 x 4.4
Area = 8.8 square cm
Area of rectangle 2
Length = 2.8cm
Width = 4 cm
Area = 2.8 x 4
Area = 11.2 square cm
Total area = 43.2 + 11.2 + 8.8
Total area = 63.2 square cm