Question

Find the area of the shape below

Answer 1

2*2=4 2*2=4

So the total area is 8 units

Answer 2

Answer: 8 units^2

Explanation:

Triangle area = b * h * 1/2

Both the base and the height are 2

2 * 2 = 4

4 * 1/2 = 2

2 + 2 (because both triangles are the same area) = 4

Now the square:

2 * 2 = 4

4 + 4 = 8