Question

Note: Figure is not drawn to scale.

If w = 8 feet, x = 6 feet, y = 15 feet, and z = 11 feet, what is the area of the object?

Answer 1

107.5 ft²

Explanation:

First find the area of the "rectangle" by cutting the shape in two.

Because area = lw, multiply 6 by 15 to find the rectangle's area (90).

To find the area of the "triangle," we need to know two sides.

z-x= length of first side

11-6 =5

y-w= length of second side

15-8 =7

Area of triangle = bh(0.5)

Area of triangle = (5)(7)(0.5)

= 17.5

Finally, add the area of the triangle and the area of the rectangle together to get the overall area:

17.5 + 90 = 107.5