Question

Find the area of the figure. (Sides meet at right angles.) 3yd 5yd 5yd 8yd 8yd

Answer 1

39 yd²

Explanation:

Two rectangles can be formed here.

One smaller of the dimensions 5 × 3 yd

And another of 8 × 3 yd.

Total area = 5×3 + 8×3 (area of rect. = l×b)

= 15 + 24

= 39 yd²