SOLUTION: Two diagonals divide a square carpet into 4 congruent triangles. The base of each triangle is 5 feet and the height is 2.5 feet. What is the area of the entire carpet?

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Question 1074221: Two diagonals divide a square carpet into 4 congruent triangles. The base of each triangle is 5 feet and the height is 2.5 feet. What is the area of the entire carpet?
Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740) About Me  (Show Source):
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5 * (2.5+2.5) = 25 sq/ft