Answer:
104 ft^2
Step-by-step explanation:
Ok, so area of a rectangle is pretty simple. Multiply the base and height. In this case, it is 10 × 8. The area of the rectangle is 80 ft^2.
Triangles are a little different. Because the height of the rectangle is the same as the height of the triangle (they share a side) we can use it to find the area. The area of a triangle uses the equation:
[tex]\frac{1}{2}[/tex](b × h)
Height = 8ft Base = 6ft
8 × 6 = 48
[tex]\frac{1}{2}[/tex] of 48 = 24 ft^2
Now, because it is all part of the same shape, add the areas together.
80 + 24 = 104 ft^2
