To find the total area of the shape, you need to sum the areas of all the rectangles.
Given:
- Rectangle 1: 40 cm²
- Rectangle 2: 16 cm²
- Rectangle 3: 20 cm²
Total Area = Area of Rectangle 1 + Area of Rectangle 2 + Area of Rectangle 3 Total Area = 40 cm² + 16 cm² + 20 cm²
Now, let's calculate it:
Total Area = 40 + 16 + 20 Total Area = 76 cm²
So, the total area is 76 cm².