Step: 1
The number of square units needed to cover a figure is called area.
Step: 2
Since each square in the given figure has an area of 1 square feet, count the number of shaded squares to get the area of shaded portion.
Step: 3
There are 12 shaded squares.
Step: 4
Therefore, the area of shaded portion is 12 square feet.
Correct Answer is : 12 square feet