Question

what is the area of the shaded region? write your answer as a whole number or a decimal rounded to the nearest hundredth. square feet

Explanation:

Step1: Area of large triangle

$\frac{1}{2} \times 20 \times 15 = 150$

Step2: Area of small triangle

$\frac{1}{2} \times 13 \times 10 = 65$

Step3: Shaded area (difference)

$150 - 65 = 85$

Answer:

85