Solution:
Given,
Space occupied by each grid = 1 cm2
Number of complete grids occupied = 12
Number of more than half grids occupied = 5
And, number of less than half grids occupied = 3
So, space occupied by his hand is:
Area = 12 × 1 + 5 × 1 + 3 × 0 = 17 cm2
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