Question

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

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate area of bottom rectangles

The bottom consists of two rectangles each with dimensions $5m \times 2m$ and a middle rectangle? No, wait: total length of bottom part is $5+3+5=13m$, height $2m$: area $13×2=26m²$.

Step2: Calculate area of top square

Top square has side $3m$: area $3×3=9m²$.

Step3: Sum the areas

Total area = $26 + 9 = 35m²$.

Answer:

35 m²