On the following composite figure, all angles are right angles. All short edges of the figure have a measure of 1.5 centimeters. All long edges have a measure of 3 centimeters. Find the area of the figure. Explain or show how you got your answer.

Answer:
27
Step-by-step explanation:
you have to break it down into 5 parts separating the middle part by itself being 3x3=9+ the 4 other parts that is 1.5x3=4.5x4=18 add them together and it's 27