Question

Find the area of the shape below

Answer 1

6 ft^2

Explanation:

Area: A = (ab)/2 where a is the H-A and b is M-T

Plugin the numbers: A = (2 x 6)/2 = 6 ft^2

Answer 2

3sqft

Explanation:

Note that you can draw the segment AH and notice that you have 2 triangles with base 2ft and height 1.5ft each.

The area will be 2 * (2ft * 1.5ft / 2) = 3sqft