Question

Calculate the area of the shape below.

Answer 1

24ft²

Explanation:

divide up the shape:

big triangle:

(looking for base)

9.8²= 4² + b²

b = 8.95ft

(finding area)

0.5*8.95*4 = 17.9ft²

small triangle:

(looking for base)

12-8.95=3.05ft

(finding area)

0.5*3.05*4 = 6.1ft²

Whole Shape:

17.9+6.1 = 24ft²