106 square inches is the correct answer!
1. Divide the shape into three sections (Two rectangles and one triangle)
2. Calculate the area of the triangle:
One side is 4 inches and the other side is 5 + 3 + (7 - 4) = 11 inches.
4 x 11 = 44
44 ÷ 2 = 22
3. Calculate the area of the top rectangle:
One side is 8 inches and the other side is 3 inches.
8 x 3 = 24
4. Calculate the area of the lower rectangle:
One side is 6 inches and the other side is 7 + 3 = 10 inches.
6 x 10 = 60
5. Add all of them together
22 + 24 + 60 = 106
Please let me know if I am wrong.
