Question

What is the area of this shape if 1 unit = 1 foot?
A) 12 sq. feet
B) 13 sq. feet
C) 16 sq. feet
D) 20 sq. feet

Answer 1

B. 13 sq feet.

There are 2 ways to solve this.
1. Count the blocks.
2. The shape is 3 blocks length and 4 blocks width. Multiply 3x4, and add the 1 other block.