Final answer:
To estimate the amount of fabric needed for the tent, find the surface area of the tent by calculating the area of each side of the rectangular tent and summing them up. Approximately 88 square feet of fabric will be needed to make the tent.
Step-by-step explanation:
To estimate the amount of fabric needed for the tent, we first need to find the surface area of the tent. Since the tent is designed for 4 persons at kneeling height of 4 feet, we can assume a rectangular shape for the tent. The height of the tent will be 4 feet and the width and length can be determined based on the desired space for each person. Let's say each person requires a width of 2 feet and a length of 6 feet. Therefore, the surface area of the tent will be:
Surface area = 2 * (Width * Length) + 2 * (Height * Width) + 2 * (Height * Length)
Surface area = 2 * (2ft * 6ft) + 2 * (4ft * 2ft) + 2 * (4ft * 6ft) = 24ft² + 16ft² + 48ft² = 88ft²
So, approximately 88 square feet of fabric will be needed to make the tent.