What is the area of this composite shape?

Area of the composite shape = 292 yd²

Solution:

The shape is splitted into two rectangles.

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Length of the top rectangle = 21 yd

Width of the top rectangle = 29 yd – 22 yd = 7 yd

Length of the side rectangle = 29 yd

Width of the side rectangle = 26 yd – 21 yd = 5 yd

Area of the figure = Area of the top rectangle + Area of the side rectangle

                              = (length × width) + (length × width)

                              = (21 × 7) + (29 × 5)

                              = 147 + 145

                              = 292

Area of the composite shape = 292 yd²