Question

Help please! Find the area of the shape below. (Show work)

Answer 1

292 yd²

Explanation:

First you split the composite shape into two rectangle.

a) Horizontal rectangle - L × W

7 × 26 = 182 yd²

b) Vertical rectangle - L × W

5 × 22 = 110 yd²

Therefore 182 + 110 = 292 yd²