A figure is made up of a triangle and a rectangle. The triangle has a height of 8.5 inches and a base of 10 inches. The rectangle has dimensions of 9 inches×10 inches. What is the area of the figure? Group

Sasha O asked Apr 23, 2023

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Sasha O asked Apr 23, 2023

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$\sf are a \ of \ triangle : (1)/(2)*base *height$

$\sf are a \ of \ rectangle : Length * Width$

total area :

$\sf are a \ of \ rectangle + area \ of \ triangle$

$\rightarrow \sf 9 * 10 + (1)/(2) *8.5*10$

$\rightarrow \sf 132.5 \ in^2$

John Slegers answered Apr 30, 2023

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