Question

Jimmy is planning to paint the gate of his house. The gate has a glass panel. Painting the gate costs $2.50 per square foot. How much will he have to spend to paint the gate? PLEASE HELP!!

Answer 1

`\$103.75`

Explanation:

step 1

Find the area of the gate

The area of the gate is equal to the area of a trapezoid minus the area of the rectangular glass panel

`A=(1)/(2)(10+7)(5)-(0.71)(1.43)= 41.5\ ft^(2)`

step 2

Find the cost

Multiply the total area by $2.50

so

`41.5*2.50=\$103.75`