Answer:
Explanation:
8.5 inches divided by 2 = 4.25 inches which is the base of the triangle with a height of 5.8 inches. Area of that triangle is 1/2 x base x height = 1/2 x 4.25 inches x 5.8 inches = 12.325 inches squared. Two of the triangles make 1 full isoceles triangle= 2 x 12.325 inches squared = 24.65 inces squared. But there are 5 isoceles triangles in a pentagon, so 5 times 24.65 inches squared = 123.25 inches squared.