Answer:
17 square meters
Step-by-step explanation:
Begin by finding the area of the whole rectangle without the cut out. The area is A = l*w = 4*5 = 20.
Now find the area of the cut out and subtract it from 20.
A = l*w = 3*1 = 3
20 -3 = 17
The area of the figure is 17.
