Questions: Find the area of the figure pictured below.
Area = square y d^2
Transcript text: Find the area of the figure pictured below.
Area $=$ $\square$ $y d^{2}$
Solution
Solution Steps
Step 1: Divide the figure into two rectangles
The given L-shaped figure can be divided into two rectangles. Let's label them as Rectangle A and Rectangle B.
Step 2: Calculate the area of Rectangle A
Rectangle A has dimensions 2.7 yards (height) and 9.3 yards (width).
\[ \text{Area of Rectangle A} = 2.7 \, \text{yd} \times 9.3 \, \text{yd} = 25.11 \, \text{yd}^2 \]
Step 3: Calculate the area of Rectangle B
Rectangle B has dimensions 2.4 yards (height) and 7.9 yards (width).
\[ \text{Area of Rectangle B} = 2.4 \, \text{yd} \times 7.9 \, \text{yd} = 18.96 \, \text{yd}^2 \]
Step 4: Sum the areas of both rectangles
Add the areas of Rectangle A and Rectangle B to find the total area of the L-shaped figure.
\[ \text{Total Area} = 25.11 \, \text{yd}^2 + 18.96 \, \text{yd}^2 = 44.07 \, \text{yd}^2 \]