Question

Jessica is going to paint her

patio. It is made up
of two
rectangles. One measures
7ft. x 4 ft. x 5ft. and the other
measures 10ft. x 8ft. x 6ft.
What is the total area of her
patio?

Answer 1

640ft

Explanation:

7ft×4ft×5ft = 160

10ft×8ft×6ft=480

Add them together

480+160=640 so the answer is 640ft

Answer 2

514 square feet

Explanation:

2(7×4+4×5+5×7)+2(10×8+8×6+10×6)

=2*83 +2*188

=166+376

=542 square feet

7*4=28

542-28=514 square feet