Answer:
The area of the figure is 331 square inches
Step-by-step explanation:
The area of the shape can be obtained by:
Treating the shape as a rectangle with side lengths 23 in and 17 in
Finding the area of the rectangle
Finding the area of the small portion cut, which is a rectangle with side lengths 5 in and 12 in.
Subtracting the area of the small portion from the area of the big rectangle.
Area of the big rectangle = 23 * 17 = 391 in^2
Area of the small portion = 5 * 12 = 60 in^2
Area of the shape = 391 - 60 = 331 in^2