Answer:
A = 44.5 square feet
Explanation:
you can separate the 5' x 5' square on top from the trapezoid on the bottom
A(square) = s² = 5² = 25
A(trapezoid) = 1/2h·(sum of 2 bases)
= 1/2 (6) (5 + 8)
= 3(13)
= 39/2 = 19.5
Area of total shape = 25 + 19.5 = 44.5