Question

40 PTS!!! On the following composite figure, all angles are right angles. All short edges of the figure have a measure of 1.5 centimeters. All long edges have a measure of 3 centimeters. Find the area of the figure. Explain or show how you got your answer.

Answer 1

the answer is 27!!!!!!

Answer 2

27

Explanation:

cut the shape into 3 rectangles and one square

3 × 1.5 = 4.5

3 × 1.5 = 4.5

3 × 1.5 = 4.5

3 × 1.5 = 4.5

3 × 3 = 9

4.5 + 4.5 + 4.5 + 4.5 + 9 = 27