Question

calculate the area of the given irregular shape. type only the number value in the answer space to the nearest whole number.

Explanation:

Step1: Find area of outer rectangle

$\text{Area}_1 = 12 \times 9 = 108$

Step2: Find inner missing rectangle dimensions

Width: $9 - 2 - 3 = 4$; Height: $12 - 8 = 4$

Step3: Calculate inner rectangle area

$\text{Area}_2 = 4 \times 3 = 12$

Step4: Subtract inner from outer area

$\text{Total Area} = 108 - 12$

Answer:

96