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: Find total height of shape

Total height = $2 + 6 + 2 = 10$ cm

Step2: Calculate area of outer rectangle

Area = $\text{length} \times \text{height} = 8 \times 10 = 80$ cm²

Step3: Calculate area of cut-outs

Each cut-out area = $3 \times 6 = 18$ cm²
Total cut-out area = $2 \times 18 = 36$ cm²

Step4: Subtract cut-outs from outer area

Irregular area = $80 - 36 = 44$ cm²

Answer:

44