Respuesta :

Area of the horizontal rectangle.

A = L *W

L = 8cm

W = 3 cm

Area = 8 * 3 = 24 cm^2

Area of the Vertical Rectangle

The vertical rectangle has the same dimensions

L = 8 cm

W = 3 cm

Area = L * W

Area = 8 * 3

Area = 24 cm^2

Combined Area

Area = 24 + 24

Area = 48 cm^2  <<< Answer

sid071

Hey there!!

In order to solve for the area, let's divide this figure into two rectangles.

Area of a rectangle = Length × Breadth

First rectangle at the top - Length = 8 and width = 3

Hence, the area would be = 24cm²

The second triangle measures : Length = 3 and the width = 5

Area = 3 × 5

... 15cm²

Total area = 24cm² + 15cm²

... 24 + 15 cm²

... 39cm²

Hope my answer helps!!