Question

The Andersons are going on a long

sailing trip during the summer.
However, one of the sails on their
sailboat ripped and they have to
replace it. The sail is pictured to the
left. If the sailboat sails are on sale
for $2 per square foot, how much will
the new sail cost? Show your work.

Answer 1

$96

Explanation

area of sail = ½×8×12= 48 sq ft

the cost of new sail = 48 × $2

= $96