Answer:
Area of the figure = 36 in²
Step-by-step explanation:
Area of the given composite figure = Area of the rectangle ABCE - Area of triangle CDE
Area of rectangle ABCE = Length × Width
= AB × AC
= 6 × 8
= 48 in²
Area of triangle CDE = [tex]\frac{1}{2}(\text{Base})\times (\text{Height})[/tex]
= [tex]\frac{1}{2}(6)(4)[/tex]
= 12 in²
Now area of the composite figure = 48 - 12
= 36 square inch
