To find the area of the figure, we need to recognize that it's a trapezoid. The area of a trapezoid is given by the formula:

$\text{Area} = \frac{1}{2} \times (b_1 + b_2) \times h$

Where:

• $b_1$ is the length of the top base (11 ft),
• $b_2$ is the length of the bottom base (25 ft),
• $h$ is the height (12 ft).

Plugging the values into the formula:

$\text{Area} = \frac{1}{2} \times (11 + 25) \times 12$ $\text{Area} = \frac{1}{2} \times 36 \times 12$ $\text{Area} = 18 \times 12 = 216 \, \text{ft}^2$

So, the area of the figure is 216 ft².

Would you like more details or have any further questions on this? Here are some related questions:

1. How do you calculate the area of other polygons, like triangles and parallelograms?
2. What is the formula for the area of a rectangle?
3. How can you derive the formula for the area of a trapezoid?
4. What is the difference between a parallelogram and a trapezoid?
5. How do you find the perimeter of a trapezoid?

Tip: Remember that when calculating the area of any polygon, it's essential to identify the correct formula based on the shape's characteristics.