SOLUTION: Sam has a square backyard divided into two sections along 40 feet diagonal. One of these sections is used as a garden. What is the approximate area of the garden. Is the answer 20*

Question 1098748: Sam has a square backyard divided into two sections along 40 feet diagonal. One of these sections is used as a garden. What is the approximate area of the garden. Is the answer 20*20= 400 square feet the answer
Answer by ikleyn(52781) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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The area of the garden is   = 200 square feet.

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