Question

Lorenzo was commissioned to create an altarpiece for a church in his town. The altarpiece is a triptych; it has a large panel in the center and two smaller panels on either side. The central panel measures 3 feet tall by 2.5 feet wide. The two smaller panels each measure 3 feet tall by 1.5 feet wide. What is the total area of the altarpiece?

Answer 1

16.5 ft______________

Answer 2

16.5 ft

Explanation:

3*2.5=7.5

3*1.5=4.5

4.5*2=9

9+7.5=16.5