Question

a of the figure. (sides meet at right angles.)

Explanation:

Step1: Split into two rectangles

The figure can be split into a lower rectangle (width 6 yd, height $7-5=2$ yd) and an upper rectangle (width 2 yd, height 7 yd).

Step2: Calculate area of lower rectangle

Area = $6 \times 2 = 12$ yd²

Step3: Calculate area of upper rectangle

Area = $2 \times 7 = 14$ yd²

Step4: Sum the two areas

Total area = $12 + 14 = 26$ yd²

Answer:

26 yd²