Question

A stop sign is in the shape of a regular octagon. A regular octagon can be created using eight triangles of equal area. One triangle that makes up the stop sign has a base of 20 inches and a height of 24 inches. Calculate the area of the stop sign.

Answer 1

Answer:

$1920 in^2$

Step-by-step explanation

Number of triangle in octagon $= 8$

Area of one triangle $= \frac{1}{2} bh\\= (0.5)(20) (24)\\= 240 in^2$

Area of eight triangle = Area of Octagon

$= 8 * 240 in^2\\= 1920 in^2$

Answer 2

The answer is 1,920 inches