Question

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

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate area of outer rectangle

$\text{Area}_{\text{outer}} = 14 \times 7 = 98 \, \text{m}^2$

Step2: Calculate area of inner cutout

$\text{Area}_{\text{cutout}} = 4 \times 4 = 16 \, \text{m}^2$

Step3: Subtract cutout from outer area

$\text{Area}_{\text{total}} = 98 - 16$

Answer:

$82 \, \text{m}^2$