Question

find the total area of the figure.
a = \square square yards

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate area of full rectangle

$\text{Area}_1 = 11 \times 5 = 55$ square yards

Step2: Find dimensions of cut-out rectangle

Width: $11 - 7 = 4$ yd, Height: $2$ yd

Step3: Calculate area of cut-out

$\text{Area}_2 = 4 \times 2 = 8$ square yards

Step4: Subtract cut-out from full area

$\text{Total Area} = 55 - 8$

Answer:

47 square yards