Question

The backyard of a new home is shaped like a trapezoid with a height of 46 ft and bases of 78 ft and 111 ft. What is the cost of putting sod on the​ yard, if the landscaper charges ​$0.21 per square foot for​ sod?

The sod will cost ​$

Answer 1

$899.54

Explanation:

To find the cost of sod for a trapezoid shaped yard, we need to first find the area of the trapezoid. The formula for the area of a trapezoid is:

Area = (1/2) * h * (b1 + b2)

where h is the height of the trapezoid and b1 and b2 are the lengths of the bases.

Substituting the given values, we get:

Area = (1/2) * 46 ft * (78 ft + 111 ft)

= (1/2) * 46 ft * 189 ft

= 4274 ft^2

To find the cost of sod for this area, we need to multiply the area by the cost per square foot of sod. The cost will be:

Cost = 4274 ft^2 * $0.21/ft^2

= $899.54

So the cost of sod for this yard will be $899.54.