To find the total area, we can divide the total figure into two figures as follows:
Then, we have that the total area is the sum of both areas of the figures:
[tex]A_{\text{total}}=5ft\cdot5ft+3ft\cdot3ft=25ft^2+9ft^2=34ft^2[/tex]
Therefore, the total area is equal to 34 sq. feet (option D).
