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How do I need to work this the answer at the bottom is 160

How do I need to work this the answer at the bottom is 160-example-1

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Answer:

178ft

Explanation:

Split the shape up into pieces. If you make an invisible cut vertically from the 14 ft length you will realise you have a small triangle attached to a rectangle.

You can assume that the height of the triangle is equal to the 20 - 14 as the left side must equal the right side for this shape thus this invisible length is equal to 6 ft

Area of triangle: (6ft x 6ft)/2 = 18 ft^2

Area of rectangle: 20ft x 8ft = 160 ft^2

Area of total shape = 160 + 18 = 178ft

So you're correct

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