document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=1206357>Question 1206357</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> The shape of a patio is a trapezoid with height 10 feet and bases 22 feet and 16 feet.  What is the cost of outdoor carpeting to cover the patio if carpet costs $4.50 per square foot?\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Area of trapezoid = 1/2* sum of parallel sides * height<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "= 1/2* (22+16)*10= 190 ft^2\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Cost per ft^2= $4.5 \r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Cost of carpet =  190*4.5<BR>\n" );
document.write( "=  $855\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Cost of outdoor carpeting to cover the patio is $855.\r<BR>\n" );
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