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What is the total surface area in square feet of the tent including the base

What is the total surface area in square feet of the tent including the base-example-1
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Answer:

SA = 152 ft²

Explanation:

First, we can solve for the area of the base (the side closest to us):

A(triangle) = (1/2) · base · height

A(base) = (1/2) · 6 · 4

A(base) = 3 · 4

A(base) = 12

Then, we can solve for the area of the left and right sides:

A(rect) = length · width

A(side) = 8 · 5

A(side) = 40

Next, we can solve for the area of the bottom side:

A(rect) = length · width

A(bottom) = 8 · 6

A(bottom) = 48

Finally, we can solve for the surface area of the tent by adding all of the sides' areas together:

SA = [ 2 · A(base) ] + [ 2 · A(side) ] + A(bottom)

SA = [2 · 12] + [2 · 40] + 48

SA = 24 + 80 + 48

SA = 152 ft²

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