Answer:
120 [cm²].
Step-by-step explanation:
1) the required area is A=Area(ABCEFD)=Area(ABCD)+Area(CEFD);
2) Area of ABCD: Area(ABCD)=AB*BC=12*8=96 [cm²];
3) Area of CEFD: Area(CEFD)=0.5(CD+EF)*HD=0.5*(8+4)*4=24 [cm²];
4) finally, the required area is: A=96+24=120 [cm²].
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