To solve this problem, find the area of the rectangle and the two triangles:
Rectangle:
11 x 12 = 132
Triangles:
17 - 11 = 6;
6 ÷ 2 = 3;
3 x 12 = 36;
36 x 2 = 72
Total Area:
132 + 72 = 204
Your answer would be 204 ft².
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