find the perimeter and area of the figure...

The perimeter is the sum of the lengths of the sides: 5 ft + 12 ft + 16 ft = 33 ft.
The area is found using the formula A = (1/2)(b)(h), where b = length of base and h = altitude. Here,
A = (1/2)(5 ft)(8 ft) = 20 ft^2