Answer: 27 sq. in.
Step-by-step explanation:
First , lets find the area of the whole thing.
When you fill in the gaps, you would get 9*(3+2)=9*5=45
Now you minus the gaps. The gaps are 3*3 and 3*3. When you multiply and add them you get 9+9=18.
45-18= 27
27 sq. in.
