To find the area of the composite figure, we need to break it down into simpler shapes.
First, we can see that the figure is made up of two rectangles:
One rectangle has dimensions 6 yd x 5 yd, so its area is 6 yd x 5 yd = 30 sq yd.
The other rectangle has dimensions 21 yd x 16 yd, so its area is 21 yd x 16 yd = 336 sq yd.
Next, we can see that there are two right triangles on the sides of the figure:
Each triangle has base 7 yd and height 16 yd, so their areas are 1/2 x 7 yd x 16 yd = 56 sq yd each.
Finally, we notice that there is a small rectangle in the middle of the figure:
This rectangle has dimensions 16 yd x 5 yd, so its area is 16 yd x 5 yd = 80 sq yd.
To find the total area of the composite figure, we add up the areas of all the shapes:
30 + 336 + 56 + 56 + 80 = 558
Therefore, the area of the composite figure is 558 sq yd.
Find the area of the composite figure.
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