Question

Please help!

You want to make a triangular sail. How many square
feet of material do you need?
(I have some of this problem worked out but I’m not sure how to complete it!)

Answer 1

73 and 113 / 144 ft^2

Explanation:

Lets convert everything into pure feet.

10ft 5in = 10 and 5/12 feet = 125/12 feet

14ft 2in = 14 and 1/6 feet = 85/6

Now lets calculate area:

1/2 * 125/12 * 85/6 = 125*85 / 144 = 73 and 113/144