What is the area of the figure? ?a. 180 sq inches. b. 198 sq inches. c. 264 sq inches. d. 270 sq inches.

Hi!

I've included an image showing the shape divided into 3 rectangles. We're going to find the area of each rectangle.

To find the area of a rectangle, multiply the length times the width. 

The red rectangle:

8 · 9 = 72
The area of the red rectangle is 72in.

The orange rectangles:

The orange rectangles have the same area. 
10 · 3 = 30
30 + 30 = 60
The area of both orange rectangles is 60in.

72 + 60 = 132

The answer is 132 square inches.

Hope this helps! :)