SOLUTION: The first section is rectangular and measures 14 feet by 10 feet. The second section is a semicircular area that extends off the end of the 10 foot side. Find the area of the paint

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Question 1097656: The first section is rectangular and measures 14 feet by 10 feet. The second section is a semicircular area that extends off the end of the 10 foot side. Find the area of the painted area beneath the basketball goal. Use 3.14 for π.
Answer by Boreal(15235) About Me  (Show Source):
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The rectangular area is 10*14=140 ft^2.
The semicircle has diameter 10 feet, because it is the width of the lane. The are is (1/2)*pi*r^2 or (1/2)*3.14*25=39.25 ft^2.
The total is 179.25 ft^2