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4. Find the area of the shaded region. 5 ft 9 ft 3 ft 4 ft A. 36 ft² B. 38 ft² C. 39 ft² D. 40 ft²

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4. Find the area of the shaded region. 5 ft 9 ft 3 ft 4 ft A. 36 ft² B. 38 ft² C. 39 ft-example-1
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Answer:

C. 39 ft²

Explanation:

Area of the outer rectangle which includes the white triangle

= length x width

= 5 x 9

= 45 ft²

Area of the white triangle

= 1/2 x base x height

= 1/2 x 4 x 3

= 6 ft²

Area of shaded region
= Area of rectangle - Area of triangle

= 45 - 6

= 39 ft²

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