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Ward is planning to install a new counter top in kitchen, as shown in the figure. Determine the area of the countertop.

Ward is planning to install a new counter top in kitchen, as shown in the figure. Determine-example-1
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\begin{gathered} A=(a+b)/(2)\cdot h \\ A=(6+8)/(2)\cdot2 \\ A=14ft^2 \end{gathered}
\begin{gathered} A=h\cdot l \\ A=2\cdot3 \\ A=6ft^2 \end{gathered}
\begin{gathered} \text{Total area:} \\ A_T=6ft^2+14ft^2+6ft^2=26ft^2 \end{gathered}

Ward is planning to install a new counter top in kitchen, as shown in the figure. Determine-example-1
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