The image shows a rectangular shape divided into sections. The dimensions labeled on the image are:

• $t = 8 \, \text{cm}$ (height)
• $P = 5.4 \, \text{cm}$ (width of the middle part)
• $L = 2.5 \, \text{cm}$ (width of the right side)

Assuming you're interested in calculating the area of the entire shape, let's break it into two parts:

1. A larger rectangle (height $t = 8 \, \text{cm}$ and width $P + L = 5.4 + 2.5 \, \text{cm} = 7.9 \, \text{cm}$).
2. The area of the rectangle is calculated by multiplying height by total width.

So, the total area $A$ would be:

$A = t \times (P + L) = 8 \, \text{cm} \times 7.9 \, \text{cm}$

Let me calculate this.The total area of the rectangular shape is $63.2 \, \text{cm}^2$.

Would you like further details or have any questions?

Here are 5 related questions for practice:

1. How would you calculate the perimeter of this shape?
2. If the height of the rectangle was doubled, how would the area change?
3. How can we find the area of a different shape, like a triangle, using similar dimensions?
4. What is the ratio between the widths $P$ and $L$?
5. How can you calculate the area of a circle with a diameter equal to the height $t$?

Tip: When calculating the area of complex shapes, breaking them into smaller, simple shapes can make the task easier.