Question

the grid you see below is in the shape of a rectangle. what is the area, in square units, of the shaded part?

Explanation:

Step1: Count total shaded squares

Count fully shaded squares: 10
Count half-shaded squares: 2 (each = 0.5 square unit)
Total area from halves: $2 \times 0.5 = 1$

Step2: Sum shaded area

Add full and half shaded areas: $10 + 1 = 11$

Answer:

11 square units