What is the area of the composite figure?

7in 3in 1in 1in 1in

To find the area of the composite figure, add up the areas of all the individual shapes.

Area of the rectangle: 7in x 3in = 21in^2
Area of the three squares: 1in x 1in = 1in^2 (each square)
Total area = 21in^2 + 1in^2 + 1in^2 + 1in^2 = 24in^2

The area of the composite figure is 24 square inches.