Question

nd the area of the figure. (sides meet at right angles.)

Explanation:

Step1: Split figure into two rectangles

We can divide the shape into a bottom large rectangle and a top small rectangle.

Step2: Calculate dimensions of rectangles

Bottom rectangle: width $5$ cm, height $3$ cm. Top rectangle: width $2$ cm, height $3$ cm.

Step3: Compute area of bottom rectangle

Area = $\text{width} \times \text{height} = 5 \times 3 = 15$ $\text{cm}^2$

Step4: Compute area of top rectangle

Area = $\text{width} \times \text{height} = 2 \times 3 = 6$ $\text{cm}^2$

Step5: Sum the two areas

Total area = $15 + 6$

Answer:

$21$ $\text{cm}^2$