Question

what is the area of this figure? 4 in 9 in 13 in 2 in 4 in 2 in 4 in 2 in 8 in square inches

Explanation:

Step1: Split figure into 3 rectangles

Divide the shape into three separate rectangular sections.

Step2: Calculate area of top rectangle

Top rectangle: $l=9$ in, $w=4$ in. Area: $9 \times 4 = 36$ square inches

Step3: Calculate area of middle rectangle

Middle rectangle: $l=4$ in, $w=2$ in. Area: $4 \times 2 = 8$ square inches

Step4: Calculate area of bottom rectangle

Bottom rectangle: $l=8$ in, $w=2$ in. Area: $8 \times 2 = 16$ square inches

Step5: Sum all three areas

Add the areas of the three rectangles.
$36 + 8 + 16$

Answer:

60 square inches