Begin by finding the total area of this composite figure. Separate the figure into separate rectangles. Use the formula A = l × w to calculate the area of each:
Smaller rectangle:
Subtract 7 from 9 to find the width:
9 -7 = 2. Therefore:
2 × 2 = 4 ft².
Larger rectangle:
7 × 5 = 35 ft².
Add up the two areas to find the area of the entire figure:
4 + 35 = 39 ft².
If each package of tile covers 3 ft², simply divide to find the package of tiles needed:
