This question is nasty. It sounds like you should be finding area of the figure you see. I'll do that first, although I don't think it's the right answer. (But it might be).
Area Trapezoid = (b1 + b2) * h / 2
b1 = 8
b2 = 12
h = 5
Area Trapezoid = (8 + 12 ) * 5 / 2
Area Trapezoid = 20 * 5/2
Area = 50 square feet.
The problem is that no lumber yard will cut that for you without charging you. The practical answer is 12 * 5 = 60 square feet is what you will have to buy. Then you cut out the triangles for yourself.
Answer:
x = $42.8
Step-by-step explanation:
Let
Amount of money shalee has in Sept = $x
Shalee October earnings = $48.24
Total money = $x + $48.24
She spent 3/4 of the money on dress
3/4 of (x + 48.24) = $68.28
3/4 * x + 48.24 = 68.28
3/4x + 144.72/4 = 68.28
3/4x + 36.18 = 68.28
3/4x = 68.28 - 36.18
3/4x = 32.10
x = 32.10 ÷ 3/4
= 32.10 × 4/3
= 128.4/3
= 42.8
x = $42.8
