Each 1-m square has an area of 1 m&sup2;. Figure E is made up of 15 such squares, so the total area is 15 m&sup2;.<br><br>
&bull; Number of squares = 15<br>
&bull; Area of each square = 1 m&sup2;<br>
&bull; Total area = 15 &times; 1 = 15 m&sup2;<br><br>
Final Answer: 15