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How many square feet of outdoor carpet will we need for this hole?

How many square feet of outdoor carpet will we need for this hole?-example-1
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Answer:

38 square feet

Explanation:

Triangle 1: area = bh / 2 -> 3x4 / 2 = 6 square feet

Triangle 2: area = 4x4 / 2 = 8 square feet

Rectangle: area = 8x3 = 24 square feet

6 + 8 + 24 = 38 square feet

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