Question

1. what is the area of this shape?

\\(\square\\) = 1 square unit

Explanation:

Step1: Count squares in each row

• Row 1: 4 squares
• Row 2: 4 squares
• Row 3: 6 squares
• Row 4: 6 squares

Step2: Sum the number of squares

Total squares = \(4 + 4 + 6 + 6\) = \(20\)

Since each square is 1 square unit, the area is the number of squares.

Answer:

20 square units