Question

What is the area? no files, no answers last time.

Answer 1

`15 cm^2`

Explanation:

Split the shape into two smaller shapes

The top figure can split vertically or horizontally

Either way, the top figure will either be 7 cm^2 or 5 cm^2

The bottom rectangle will be 8 cm^2 or 10 cm^2

(I included a picture of my work to help you understand)

Answer 2

To find the area of the complex shape, we must split it into smaller shapes that are easier to calculate.

In this case, we can cut it into two rectangles as shown in the diagram I attached.

The vertical rectangle has a length of '5 cm = 1cm + 4cm' and a width of 2 cm. Thus the area is:

Area-vertical rectangle = length * width = 5cm * 2cm = 10 square cm.

The horizontal rectangle has a length of 5cm and a width of 1cm. Thus the area is:

Area-horizontal rectangle = length * width = 5cm * 1cm = 5 square cm.

Thus the total area is:

Total area = 10 + 5 = 15 square cm

Hope that helps!