Answer:
A = 48 cm²
Explanation:
the figure is composed of 2 rectangles
One on the left with dimensions 6cm by 7 cm
One on the right with dimensions 3 cm by 2 cm
The total area is then the sum of the 2 rectangles
the area (A) of a rectangle is calculated as
A = length × width
A of rectangle on left = 6 × 7 = 42 cm²
A of rectangle on right = 3 × 2 = 6 cm²
total area A = 42 + 6 = 48 cm²