Answer:
42.5
Step-by-step explanation:
So first we have to split this shape into many parts
The simplest way we can do that is by simply drawing a line between the small square and the big rectangle.
Now we calculate the area of each part.
1. Big rectangle
--> So we would just simply multiply the length and width for this one which is 3.5 by 9 --> 3.5 x 9 = 31.5
2. (Left) Right Triangle
Since it's a right triangle we can simply multiply it's L and W then divide by 2
--> 2 x 2 = 4 --> 4/2 = 2
3. (Right) Right Triangle
Same way as previous right triangle l x w / 2
--> 2 x 5 = 10 --> 10/2 = 5
4. Square (Bottom)
And lastly, we have the small square at the bottom
--> l x w = area.
-->given 9 = 2 + x + 5,
x = 9 - 7 --> x = 2
so, 2 x 2 = area --> . 4
Calculate the actual area. of the whole entire shape -->
So this is very simple we just add the area of the shapes (area) we calculated below.
--> 31.5 + 2 + 5 + 4
--> Add parenthasees 31.5 + (2 + 5 + 4)
[To make calculating simpler]
=> 11 + 31.5
=> 32.5 + 10
=> 42.5
<u><em>Hope this helps!</em></u>
