Solve the following problem using what you know about composite figures. What is the area of the figure?
To find the area of the figure, we need to break it down into smaller shapes and calculate their individual areas.
The figure consists of a rectangle and a triangle.
1. Rectangle:
Width = 4 units
Length = 6 units
Area = Length x Width = 6 x 4 = 24 square units
2. Triangle:
Base = 6 units
Height = 5 units
Area = 1/2 x Base x Height = 1/2 x 6 x 5 = 15 square units
Now, add the areas of the rectangle and triangle to find the total area of the figure:
Total area = Area of rectangle + Area of triangle
Total area = 24 + 15 = 39 square units
Therefore, the area of the figure is 39 square units.