A) we have to calculate the areas of the three triangles and the rectangle. Area triangle=(base x height) / 2 Area (Triangle₁)=(1.5 ft * 1 ft)/2=0.75 ft² Area (triangle₂)=(2 ft * 1.5 ft)/2=1.5 ft² Area (triangle₃)=(1 ft * 0.75 ft) / 2=0.375 ft₂
Area rectangle=(base x height= Area (rectangle)=5 ft * 0.75 ft=3.75 ft₂
Total area=area of the triangles + area of the rectangle. Total area=(0.75 ft²)+(1.5 ft²)+(0.375 ft²)+(3.75 ft²)=6.375 ft²
solution: 6.375 ft²
b) Gray paint: Area of the triangles=(0.75 ft²)+(1.5 ft²)+(0.375 ft²)=2.625 ft²