Question

find the area of the coloured regions

Answer 1

Find the area of the horizontal rectangle:

Area = Length x Breadth

Area = 6 x 2= 12 cm²

Find the area of the vertical rectangle on top of the horizontal rectangle:

Area = Length x Breadth

Area = 6 x 2 = 12 cm²

Find the total area:

Total area = 12 + 12 = 24 cm²

Answer: The area of the figure is 24 cm²