Question

If each grey square is 1cm in width and length, then what is the area of the shape?

Answer 1

area of shape = 3×2+(3)²
=6+9
=15 unit ²

Answer 2

Find the area of 1 grey box:

Area = Length x Breadth

Area = 1 x 1 = 1 cm²

Find the area of the figure:

1 grey box = 1 cm²

15 grey boxes = 1 x 15 = 15 cm²

Answer: The area of the figure is 15 cm²