Answer:
43 m².
Step-by-step explanation:
First split the shape into two rectangles.
The rectangle on top has dimensions of 1 m x 3 m.
8 m - 5 m = 3 m (that's how I got 3*)
So,
A = l x w
A = 3 x 1
A = 3 m²
The second rectangle has dimensions of 5 m x 8 m.
So,
A = l x w
A = 8 x 5
A = 40m²
Then, add the two areas together to get the total area of the shape.
40 + 3 = 43 m²
