First let’s call the square shape A and the rectangle shape B.
To find the area of shape A you do 24 x 24 = 576cm squared
To find the area of shape B you do 40 x 24 = 960cm squared
To find the total area you just add the two areas together
576 + 960 = 1536cm squared
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The first option is correct. See an explanation below.