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Answer:

4588 [in²].

Explanation:

1) the given octagon can be imagined as 8 triangles (see the attachment). In order to calculate the required area of the octagon, it is enough to calculate the area of one triangle then increase it 8 times:

2) area of one triangle is:

37*31/2 [in²].

3) the required area of the octagon is:

31*37*8/2=31*37*4=4588 [in²].

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