Question

what is the area of this figure? 6 yd 4 yd 2 yd 11 yd 7 yd 8 yd square yards

Explanation:

Step1: Divide the figure into two rectangles

First rectangle: length \(l_1=(6 + 2)=8\) yd, width \(w_1 = 7\) yd. Area \(A_1=l_1\times w_1\).
Second rectangle: length \(l_2 = 6\) yd, width \(w_2=11 - 7=4\) yd. Area \(A_2=l_2\times w_2\).

Step2: Calculate the area of the first rectangle

Using the formula \(A = l\times w\), for the first rectangle \(A_1=8\times7 = 56\) square - yards.

Step3: Calculate the area of the second rectangle

Using the formula \(A = l\times w\), for the second rectangle \(A_2=6\times4=24\) square - yards.

Step4: Calculate the total area

The total area \(A=A_1 + A_2\). So \(A = 56+24\).

Answer:

\(80\)