Answer:
C
Step-by-step explanation:
Area of lower square portion = 6 x 6 = 36 in^2
area of triangular top = 1/2 base * height = 1/2 * 6 * 4 1/2 = 13.5 in^2
TOTAL = 49 1/2 in^2
Answer:C:49 1/2 in.^2
Step-by-step explanation:There are two shapes, so you have to add their areas.The bottom shape is a square because there is 1 line on each side.If you multiply 6in by 6in, you get 36in^2. The formula for a triangle's area is 1/2 * base * height.The top of the square matches with the bottom of the triangle so you know the base of the triangle is 6in.
The picture shows the height as 4 1/2 in, so you multiply 1/2 * 6in * 4 1/2in you get 13 1/2 in.^2.Finally, you add 36in.^2 + 13 1/2 in.^2 and get 49 1/2 in.^2, which is option C.