To determine the area of a composite figure, you typically need to break it down into simpler shapes (like rectangles, triangles, circles, etc.), calculate the area of each shape individually, and then sum those areas.
Since you haven't provided the dimensions or a visual of the composite figure, I can't calculate the area directly. However, any of the given responses (52.5 square cm, 47.5 square cm, 65 square cm, 40 square cm) could potentially be correct based on the dimensions of the figure in question.
If you provide additional details or the specific dimensions or shapes involved, I can assist you in calculating the area more accurately!