Question

calculate the area of the given irregular shape. type only the number value in the answer space to the nearest whole number.

Explanation:

Step1: Split shape into rectangles

We can divide the irregular shape into 5 rectangles: 1 central rectangle, and 4 smaller rectangles attached to its sides.
First, find the dimensions of the central rectangle:
Length: $4 + 3 + 3 = 10$ m, Width: $2 + 6 + 2 = 10$ m
Wait, alternatively, calculate each section:
Top rectangle: $4 \times 2$, Right rectangle: $6 \times 3$, Bottom rectangle: $4 \times 2$, Left rectangle: $6 \times 3$, Central rectangle: $4 \times 6$

Step2: Calculate area of each part

Top: $4 \times 2 = 8$
Right: $6 \times 3 = 18$
Bottom: $4 \times 2 = 8$
Left: $6 \times 3 = 18$
Central: $4 \times 6 = 24$

Step3: Sum all areas

$8 + 18 + 8 + 18 + 24$

Answer:

76