Answer: 16 + 55 = 71cm^2
Step-by-step explanation:
You want to divide this figure into 2 rectangles. There are two ways to do this, but either one will give you the same answer.
First One:
It has the dimensions of 5 and 11. 5 x 11 = 55cm^2
Second One:
This one wont be straightforward like the first one. You need to find these sides manually.
7 + x = 11
x = 4
Then,
9 - x = 5
x = 4
4 x 4 = 16cm^2
