Answer:
15,200 ft^2
Explanation:
The shape of the playground can be thought of as two rectangles.
The rectangle on the left side measures 2.5 inches by 3 inches.
The rectangle on the right side has a width of 1 inch. The length along the bottom side measures 4.5 inches - 2.5 inches = 2 inches
total area = LW + lw
total area = 3 in. * 2.5 in. + 2 in. * 1 in.
total area = 7.5 in. + 2 in.
total area= 9.5 in.^2
Now we need to convert to the actual area from the scale drawing area.
1 in. = 40 ft
9.5 in.^2 * (40 ft / in.) * (40 ft / in.) = 15,200 ft^2
Answer: 15,200 ft^2