Question

what is the area of this figure? 2 ft, 5 ft, 2 ft, 3 ft, 4 ft, 16 ft, 8 ft, 8 ft. square feet

Explanation:

Step1: Split figure into 3 rectangles

We divide the green shape into three separate rectangles to calculate their areas individually.

Step2: Calculate area of top rectangle

Dimensions: $2$ ft $\times 5$ ft
Area: $2 \times 5 = 10$ square feet

Step3: Calculate area of middle rectangle

First find its width: $2 + 2 = 4$ ft, height is $3$ ft
Area: $4 \times 3 = 12$ square feet

Step4: Calculate area of bottom rectangle

Dimensions: $8$ ft $\times 8$ ft
Area: $8 \times 8 = 64$ square feet

Step5: Sum all three areas

Add the areas of the three rectangles together.
Expression: $10 + 12 + 64$

Answer:

86 square feet