How can I find the area for this shape please help!

Answer:
12cm²
Step-by-step explanation:
a=l·w
the easiest way to find the area is to break up the shapes.
the smaller shape is 1cm by 2cm
1·2= 2 cm
the larger shape is 5cm by 2cm
5·2= 10 cm
add them
2+10= 12cm
Answer:
12cm^2
Step-by-step explanation:
These are two rectangles if we divide.
So,
Area of rectangle = length × breadth
So we will name the bigger rectangle as R1 and the smaller rectangle as R2.
So,
Area of R1 = l × b
Area of R1 = 5×4
Area of R1 = 5 × (4-2)
Area of R1 = 5 × 2
Area of R1 = 10 cm^2
Area of R2 = l × b
Area of R2 = (4-2) ×1
Area of R2 = 2 × 1
Area of R2 = 2cm^2
So,
Area of complete figure = Area of R1 + Area of R2
Area of complete figure = 10 + 2
Therefore, Area of complete figure = 12cm^2
Hope it helps!!!!