First, you need to split the figure into two rectangles to make it easier to find the area.
The bottom rectangle would be 5 feet by 4 feet.
The top rectangle would be 8 feet by 3 feet.
The area of a rectangle = l×w
5×4=20
8×3=24
Now add the two areas together to get the overall area of the figure.
20 + 24 = 44
The figure is 44 square feet.