Question

Then multiply to find the area. A=(1)/(2)*71ft*(31)/(2)ft

Answer 1

To calculate the area, multiply ½ of 71 ft by ½ of 31 ft to get 550.25 ft².

Step-by-step explanation:

The student has provided an equation for calculating the area of a geometric shape. To find the area, A, you multiply ½ by 71 ft and then by ½ of 31 ft. The steps involve performing the multiplication orderly, handling fractions, and understanding units of measurement.

Here is the step-by-step calculation:

1. Multiply ½ of 71 ft by ¼d of 31 ft.
2. This is equivalent to ½ × 71 × ½ × 31.
3. First calculate ½ of 71, which is 35.5.
4. Then, calculate ½ of 31, which is 15.5.
5. Finally, multiply 35.5 by 15.5 to get the area in square feet (ft²).

The result is 550.25 ft², which is the total area of the shape in question.