Given the shown composite figure
We will find the area of the figure using the following figure
as shown, the figure is divided into 2 shapes
shape (1) is a rectangle with dimensions 3 in and 5 in
The area of shape (1) = 3 x 5 = 15 in²
shape (2) is a rectangle with dimensions 8 in and 5 in
The area of shape (2) = 8 x 5 = 40 in²
The total area of the figure = 15 + 40 = 55 in²
So, the answer will be Area = 55 in²