Answer:
114m^2
Step-by-step explanation:
At first it looks like you can split this into 3 rectangles, but the easier way is to subtract the area that is cut out from the larger rectangle. In this image, we have an outer rectangle that measures 12m x 14m. In the middle, there is a 9x6 rectangular hole. Subtract the area of the hole from the total area of the rectangle.
Total area = 12 * 14 = 168
Area of hole = 6 * 9 = 54
Area left = Total area - Area of hole
= 168 - 54
= 114m^2
