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Alice says she can find the area of the room by dividing

User Tes
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I found the complete problem.

If Alice divides it into two trapezoids, the area formula would be: A = [(a+b) / 2] * h

Trapezoid 1

A = [(7.5 + 15)/2 * 5

A = (22.5/2) * 5

A = 11.25 * 5

A = 56.25 sq. ft

Trapezoid 2

A = [(5 + 10)/2 * 7.5

A = (15/2) * 7.5

A = 7.5 * 7.5

A = 56.25 sq. ft

Total area = 56.25 + 56.25 = 112.50 sq. ft.

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