Answer:
Formula for area of triangle:
A = bh x 1/2
Formula for area of parallelogram:
A = bh
Now find the area of the figure above which is a triangle:
3(base) x 8(height) x 1/2 = 12
Let's find the area of the parallelogram;
6(height) x 9(base) = 54
Add the two areas together:
12 + 54 = 66 cm2
