Answer:
217 sqft
Step-by-step explanation:
the total area can be divided into 6 parts:
2 triangles, 2 rectangles(height 5, length 8) and 2 rectangles(height 7, length 8)
Therefore the area can be calculated as :
2* (1/2* 5*5) + 2*5*8+2*8*7 = 217 sqft
