Question

A window for a new house is shown. How many squares feet or glass does the window require? Enter your answer in the box

Answer 1

`14.4ft^2`

Step-by-step explanation

To find the number of square feet the window requires, we have to find the area of the shape.

The shape given is a kite, and the area of a kite is:

`A=(pq)/(2)`

where p and q are the diagonal lengths.

From the question given:

`\begin{gathered} p=3.2+4 \\ p=7.2\text{ ft} \\ q=2+2 \\ q=4\text{ ft} \end{gathered}`

Therefore, the area of the kite is:

`\begin{gathered} A=(7.2\cdot4)/(2) \\ A=14.4ft^2 \end{gathered}`

That is the number of square feet of glass that the window requires.