To find the area of the composite figure, we need to calculate the area of each individual rectangle and then combine those areas.
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Calculate the area of the left rectangle (7 cm by 16 cm): \[ \text{Area} = \text{length} \times \text{width} = 7 \text{ cm} \times 16 \text{ cm} = 112 \text{ cm}^2 \]
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Calculate the area of the small rectangle connecting the two larger rectangles (6 cm by 4 cm): \[ \text{Area} = 6 \text{ cm} \times 4 \text{ cm} = 24 \text{ cm}^2 \]
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Calculate the area of the right rectangle (also 7 cm by 16 cm): \[ \text{Area} = 7 \text{ cm} \times 16 \text{ cm} = 112 \text{ cm}^2 \]
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Calculate the area of the smaller rectangle in the center of the right rectangle (5 cm by 4 cm): \[ \text{Area} = 5 \text{ cm} \times 4 \text{ cm} = 20 \text{ cm}^2 \]
Next, we add the areas of all the rectangles, keeping in mind that the smaller rectangle in the center of the right rectangle does not overlap with the other portions we consider for the entire figure area:
\[ \text{Total Area} = \text{Area of left rectangle} + \text{Area of connecting rectangle} + \text{Area of right rectangle} - \text{Area of smaller rectangle inside right rectangle} \] \[ \text{Total Area} = 112 \text{ cm}^2 + 24 \text{ cm}^2 + 112 \text{ cm}^2 - 20 \text{ cm}^2 \] \[ \text{Total Area} = 112 + 24 + 112 - 20 = 228 \text{ cm}^2 \]
Thus, the area of the polygon is 228 square centimeters. Since this answer does not match any of the provided response options, let's review the area calculations quickly.
After reviewing again, actually, there is a possibility there is an issue with how the question was presented or understood, but if strictly following the initial request's interpretation, the closest answer available based on a typical interpretation would lead us to reconsider how the area was intended to be interpreted.
Given the responses offered, while the calculations show \( 228 \text{ cm}^2 \), a mistake in overlap might lead to expectation in a class setting.
However, considering responses provided in question, the only close area reported would be inappropriate so no match here, and ideally clarifications to provided segments might be a good practice.
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Given the unexpected nature, revisiting to clarify exact segments could yield resolutions aligning expectations closely to interpretations needing more context.
If strictly seeking among options, selecting or defaulting to a standard response on straightforward area evaluation approach would merit discussion points to redirect accordingly.
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