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To solve for the total area of the figure, we can break it down into its components and then sum the areas.

### Breakdown of the shape:
1. **Left rectangle:**
   - Dimensions: \(4.25 \, \text{inches} \times 4 \, \text{inches}\)
   - Area: \( \text{Area} = 4.25 \times 4 = 17 \, \text{square inches} \)

2. **Middle trapezoid:**
   - Height: \(3 \, \text{inches}\)
   - Shorter base: \(2.75 \, \text{inches}\)
   - Longer base: \(4 \, \text{inches}\)
   - Area formula: \( A = \frac{1}{2} \times (\text{base}_1 + \text{base}_2) \times \text{height} \)
   - Area: 
   \[
   A = \frac{1}{2} \times (2.75 + 4) \times 3 = \frac{1}{2} \times 6.75 \times 3 = 10.125 \, \text{square inches}
   \]

3. **Right triangle:**
   - Base: \(3 \, \text{inches}\)
   - Height: \(2.5 \, \text{inches}\)
   - Area formula: \( A = \frac{1}{2} \times \text{base} \times \text{height} \)
   - Area:
   \[
   A = \frac{1}{2} \times 3 \times 2.5 = 3.75 \, \text{square inches}
   \]

### Total Area:
Summing all the areas of the components:

\[
\text{Total Area} = 17 \, \text{(rectangle)} + 10.125 \, \text{(trapezoid)} + 3.75 \, \text{(triangle)} = 30.875 \, \text{square inches}
\]

Thus, the total area of the entire figure is **30.875 square inches**.

Let me know if you need more details or have any questions! 

Here are 5 relative questions to expand on this:
1. What is the general formula for the area of a trapezoid?
2. How does the height of a shape affect its area?
3. Can the area formula for a rectangle be used for parallelograms?
4. What happens to the area when both the height and the base of a triangle are doubled?
5. How would the total area change if the left rectangle's width was increased by 2 inches?

### Tip:
Always remember that composite shapes can be broken down into simpler components like rectangles, triangles, and trapezoids for easier area calculation.

Aaron drew the figure below for a school art project. What is the total area of the figure?

Learn how to find the total area of a composite figure composed of a rectangle, trapezoid, and triangle. This problem covers key geometry concepts including area formulas for rectangles, trapezoids, and triangles. Suitable for students in Grades 5-7.

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