Question

Find the area of the figure

Answer 1

Answer:

132 cm²

Step-by-step explanation:

Consider the shape as a trapezoid with a rectangle added on top.

The area of the trapezoid is (7+19)/2 × 8 =104

The area of the rectangle is 7×4 = 28

Add the two areas: 104+28= 132

OR consider the shape as a tall rectangle with the two triangles added to the sides.

The area of the rectangle is 7(4+8) = 84

The area of the triangles is 8(19-7)/2= 48

[Each triangle is 24 cm²]

Add those areas

84+48=132

Same result: 132 cm²