This is the question that I need help with.

16 + 55 = 71cm^2

Step-by-step explanation:

You want to divide this figure into 2 rectangles. There are two ways to do this, but either one will give you the same answer.

First One:

It has the dimensions of 5 and 11. 5 x 11 = 55cm^2

Second One:

This one wont be straightforward like the first one. You need to find these sides manually.

7 + x = 11

x = 4

Then,

9 - x = 5

x = 4

4 x 4 = 16cm^2

hello :

by applying the distributive property :

6 × 4.3 = 6 × ( 4 + 0.3 )

            =   (6 ×   4) + (6 ×   0.3)

            = 24 + 1.8

6 × 4.3 = 25.8

what i would say the best answer is a. 40.5