what is the area of this figure? write your answer using decimals. use 3.14 for π. square inches

Answer:

293.04

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate rectangle 1 area

$A_1 = 8\times5=40$

Step2: Calculate rectangle 2 area

$A_2 = 9\times(4 + 4)=72$

Step3: Calculate rectangle 3 area

$A_3 = 17\times4 = 68$

Step4: Calculate quarter - circle area

$A_4=\frac{1}{4}\times3.14\times12^{2}=\frac{1}{4}\times3.14\times144 = 113.04$

Step5: Calculate total area

$A = A_1+A_2+A_3+A_4=40 + 72+68+113.04=293.04$