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Answer:
156
Step-by-step explanation:
While solving we will have to use the area formula of the rectangle, which is :A=w*l ; length*width=A.
Steps:
1)let’s consider that the shape is a full rectangle. => 16*12=192.
2)9*2=18 -> 18*2=36
3)192-36=156.
Area of the shape is 156 cm².
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