Question

Find the area of the shape below.

Answer 1

Answer: 230

Step-by-step explanation: you cut the shape into a triangle and a rectangle.

triangle area: 9 x 20 = 180 divided by 2 = 90

rectangle area: 7 x 20 = 140

90 + 140 = 230

Answer 2

230 cm²

Explanation:

This figure is composed of a triangle and a rectangle

Rectangle:

7 × 20 = 140

Triangle:

½ × 20 × (16 - 7) = 90

Area = 140 + 90 = 230