The area of the figure is ____ square units.

Answer:
144
Step-by-step explanation:
To find the area of the figure, find the area of each of its parts.
The large triangle is 8 by 6 units. The area is A = 1/2*6*8 = 24 units.
The small rectangle is 3 by 8 so the area is A = 3*8 = 24 units.
The large rectangle is 8 by 9 so the area is A = 8*9 = 72 units.
The small triangle is 3 by 8 so the area is A = 3*8 = 24 units.
All together the figure has the area 24 + 24 + 72 + 24 = 144.