Answer: The total area Tia need to paint if she paints only one side of the letter= [tex]176\ cm^2[/tex].
Step-by-step explanation:
Let's divide the portion of T in two rectangle as given the figure, then find area of the individual rectangle.
Area of first rectangle = [tex]20\times4=80\ cm^2[/tex]
Area of second rectangle= [tex]16\times6=96\ cm^2[/tex]
Total area =[tex]80+96=176\ cm^2[/tex]
Hence, the total area Tia need to paint if she paints only one side of the letter= [tex]176\ cm^2[/tex].
