Question

Determine the area of the composite figure.

Answer 1

Answer:

$110\ in^2$

Step-by-step explanation:

$1)\ A_1 = b * h_1 = 10 * 8 = 80\ in^2$

$2)\ A_2 = \frac{b*h_2}{2} = \frac{10*(14-8)}{2} = \frac{10*6}{2} = \frac{60}{2} = 30\ in^2$

$3)\ A = A_1 + A_2 = 80 + 30\ in^2 = 110\ in^2$