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Find the area of the polygon to the nearest square inch

Find the area of the polygon to the nearest square inch-example-1
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Answer:

120 square inches

Explanation:

The formula for the area is ...

A = (1/2)Pa

where P is the perimeter and 'a' is the apothem. The perimeter of this octagon is 8 times the side length.

A = (1/2)(8×5 in)(6 in) = 120 in²

The area of the octagon is 120 square inches.

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