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Mr. Brooks is buying felt to cover a triangular putting green of his miniature golf course. The base of the green is 4 feet wide, and the height is 12 feet. The felt costs $1.99 per square foot.

What is the cost of the felt to cover the green?


$23.88

$31.84

$47.76

$95.52

User Whitfin
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The Answer is C.$47.76
User Marc Intes
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It is a triangle. So,

A= 1/2bh

Figure out the area.

a= 1/2*4*12

A= 24 ft^2

24*1.99= 47.76

"C" is the correct answer.

I hope this helps!
~kaikers
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