Question

Find the area of the following figure (in sq. cm).

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• A. 46
• B. 32
• C. 55
• D. 56

Answer 1

The correct option is D 56

Area of the given shape = Area of rectangle 1+ Area of rectangle 2

=(length x breadth) + (length x breadth)

= ( 4 x 5 ) + ( 3 x 12 )
= 20 + 36 = 56 cm²