Question

The conference table top shown is the shape of two trapezoids. The table top is wooden with a rectangular glass inset.

All of the wood on the conference table needs to be refinished.



What is the total area of the wood portion of the table top?



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Answer 1

20 ft sq

Explanation:

Answer 2

the area of one trapezoid = 0.5(12+16) * 5 = 70 ft^2
So the area of the whole table = 2*70 = 140 ft^2

the area of the rectangular glass = 10*12 = 120 ft^2

So area of the wooden part = 140=120 = 20f^2