Question

find the area of the figure. (sides meet at right angles.)

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate width of lower rectangle

Total width = 2 + 5 + 2 = 9 ft

Step2: Area of lower rectangle

Area = width × height = 9 × 4 = 36 ft²

Step3: Area of upper rectangle

Area = 5 × 4 = 20 ft²

Step4: Sum the two areas

Total area = 36 + 20 = 56 ft²

Answer:

56 ft²