Answer:
256 cm^2
Step-by-step explanation:
The area of the rectangle is the product of its length and width.
A = (16 cm)(10 cm) = 160 cm^2
The area of each triangle is half the product of its base and height.
A = (1/2)(16 cm)(6 cm) = 48 cm^2
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Then the area of the rectangle and 2 triangles is ...
160 cm^2 + 2(48 cm^2) = 256 cm^2
The area of the composite figure is 256 cm^2.
