Answer: The answer is 148 square feet.
Step-by-step explanation:
So if we are given the information to the area of the composite figure, we just first have to find the area of the smaller shapes and then add them all together to achieve the total.
1. The larger rectangle is a 10 by 14 rectangle.
2. The smaller rectangle is a 1 by 8 rectangle.
How did I get around to 8 feet?
Subtract 3 and 3 from 14, and you'll get 8 for the side.
Now just find the areas of each of the rectangles:
1. 10 times 14 = 140
2. 1 times 8 = 8
Now add them together:
140 + 8 = 148
The answer is 148 square feet.
