Calculate the area of the figure.

The figure can be divided into two rectangles. Let's calculate the area of each rectangle separately and then add them together.

Rectangle 1 has dimensions 5 cm by 4 cm (6 cm - 2 cm).

$$Area_1 = 5 \times 4 = 20 \text{ cm}^2$$

Rectangle 2 has dimensions 2 cm by 2 cm.

$$Area_2 = 2 \times 2 = 4 \text{ cm}^2$$

Now, let's add the areas of the two rectangles to find the total area of the figure.

$$Total Area = Area_1 + Area_2 = 20 + 4 = 24 \text{ cm}^2$$

Answer: 24 cm²