Question

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Find the total cost of making a triangular sail that has a base dimension of 15 feet and a height of 20 feet if the price for making the sail is $20.50 per square foot.
The total cost of making a triangular sail is $____ . (Type an integer or a decimal)

Answer 1

$3,075

Explanation:

Given, for a triangular sail (assuming its a right triangle)

base dimension = 15 feet

height = 20 feet

Area of sail,

= area of right triangle

= 1/2 x base x height

= 1/2 x 15 x 20

= 150 ft²

we are given that the price per squre foot is $20.50

hence cost of sail

= price per square foot x area of sail

= $20.50 x 150 ft²

= $3,075