Question

I need help finding the area I have a huge test tomorrow and I’m nervous.

Answer 1

The given figure can be divided into a rectangle and a triangle

The rectangle has the dimensions 10 m by 12 m

so, the area of the rectangle = 10 x 12 = 120 square meters

Now, we will find the area of the triangle:

Base = 12 - 10 1/4 = 1 3/4 m

Height = 15 - 10 = 5 m

Area = 1/2 x base x height =

`(1)/(2)\cdot1(3)/(4)\cdot5=(1)/(2)\cdot(7)/(4)\cdot5=(35)/(8)=4(3)/(8)m^2`

So, the total area =

`120+4(3)/(8)=124(3)/(8)m^2`