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A group of students is painting a background piece for the school play, What is the area of the part that is painted blue? Enter your answerint
40 ft
30 ft
5 ft
3 ft
2 ft
3 ft
20 ft

Answer 1

479 ft^2

Explanation:

Area of the bottom rectangle = 30 X 20 = 600 sq ft

then subtract the areas of the window and the door

600 - (5x3) - (2x3) = 579 ft^2

Then add the triangular top area

1/2 (20)(10) = 100

579 - 100 = 479 ft^2