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document.write( "The bottom area = 8*12 = 96 sq ft<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Assuming the 2 sides are equal:<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Sides = sqrt(5^2 + 4^2) = sqrt(41)<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Each side's area = 12sqrt(41) sq ft<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Each end is a triangle, Area = b*h/2<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Total = 96 + 24*sqrt(41) + b*h<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "PS  it's = it is </SPAN>\n" );
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